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4 November 2026

Wave of feeder newbuilds could bring a chill to charter rates in 2027

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Source reporting: The Loadstar

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Wave of feeder newbuilds could bring a chill to charter rates in 2027

Feeder containership charter rates could face downward pressure in 2027 as a wave of newbuild deliveries adds capacity to a market that has enjoyed strong earnings in 2026. Ship brokerage Intermodal research analyst Vasilis Fousekis noted that the time-charter rate for a 1,700 teu geared feeder had climbed to about $33,750 a day for six to 12 months, up 19% year on year and more than double its 2023 level. A 1,000 ... The post Wave of feeder newbuilds could bring a chill to charter rates in 2027 appeared first on The Loadstar .

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