Diana Containerships has settled for a less-for-longer charter rate for one of its old post-panamaxes as large boxships stay above the $10,000-per-day mark despite the start of the seasonal slow period.

Maersk Line will pay $10,500 per day to take the 6,541-teu Puelo (built 2006) for a flexible charter of between eight and 18 months with delivery at the start of August, say brokers.