In this episode of Capital Link’s Shipping Sector Webinar Series, we welcome Mr. Sigurd Gjone Gabrielsen, Credit Research Analyst at Fearnley Securities, Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO of Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), Mr. Adamantios Catsambis, Commercial Manager at Eurobulk Ltd. / Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA), Mr. Thomas Lister, CEO of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL), and Mr. Moritz Fuhrmann, Co-CEO & CFO at MPC Container Ships ASA (OSLO: MPCC). The webinar explored current trends and outlooks in the container shipping market, with panelists discussing charter rates, freight rates, and market dynamics. They examined the impact of the Red Sea crisis on shipping routes and capacity, as well as the implications of a large order book on the industry's future. The discussion concluded with insights on investment strategies in the shipping industry, particularly regarding feeder new builds. To watch the full discussion please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVPjleiIjqo&t=11s Strong Charter Markets vs. Softer Freight Recently, there has been a disconnect between time charter rates and spot freight rates. As noted by Mr. Gabrielsen, the charter market has been very strong for over a year, with vessels being fixed way into next year, and even 2027.