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Long-term stability
The industrial nature of the sector and strong fundamentals of the vehicle market make the PCTC sector competitive yet highly stable. It is based on multi-year
back to back contracts between tonnage providers, operators and vehicle manufacturers, and there is no “spot” market as exists in other shipping sectors. The
sector demonstrated good capacity discipline during the financial crisis, scrapping over 160 vessels, and showed restraint in ordering ships as compared to
other shipping sectors.
Highly specialized
PCTCs require specialized construction. For example, the internal decks are made from thinner steel plates that require skilled welding techniques and the
design of these areas must ensure maximum cargo space, flexibility and efficiency. Only a limited number of shipyards and shipping companies worldwide are
equipped to build this tonnage.
Technical management is also specialized. Crews must be proficient in the additional systems on board a car carrier (ramp operation, deck lifters and
ventilation) and competent in handling vehicle cargoes.
Major trades
Seaborne vehicle trades are worldwide and evolving as they track the globalization of the vehicle market. This is positive for the PCTC market, boosting ton-mile
demand while providing more resilience to car makers and more choice for consumers. In addition to passenger vehicles, PCTCs also carry ‘high and heavy’
cargoes such as construction and agricultural equipment, trucks and machinery which have their own unique trading patterns.
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