Would Rickmers Maritime consider acquiring vessels other than containerships, e.g. oil tankers or dry bulk carriers?
We do not foresee changing our business strategy in the near future. Our preference for containerships is attributable to our confidence in the long-term growth prospects of container shipping as it closely tracks world GDP growth. Over the past 20 years, container trade growth has outperformed most other segments and while the industry is currently in the downturn, we believe that the long-term fundamentals of container shipping remain strong as it is the most cost-efficient means of transporting goods across long distances.
