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1 September 2026

Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd drive charter activity

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Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd drive charter activity

Containership charter activity remained strong among major liner operators, with Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd among the carriers securing tonnage, according to the August 2026 edition of DynaLiners Monthly. The latest data show a charter market that remains firm in several vessel segments, although conditions vary significantly by ship size. While rates for some smaller and mid-sized containerships remain well above year-ago levels, larger tonnage has shown a weaker year-on-year performance. Charter rates diverge across vessel sizes The New ConTex index shows particularly strong year-on-year growth in the 1,700 TEU segment. The assessed rate reached US$33,025 per day in July 2026, up 24.

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