Analysts continue to point to positives for boxship owners as long-term rates rise and faster steaming speeds underline a stirring recovery for the sector.

After faltering at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in February, China-to-US boxship trades have bounced back strongly.

Journeys on the route now total more than 500 so far in 2020, 10% more than a year ago, according to Charlotte Cook, AIS and trade manager at valuation and analysis platform VesselsValue.