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19 May 2022

Can ECAs propel cruise sector recovery?

In:
Export & Agency
Region:
Americas, Asia-Pacific
Jack Colyer
Jack Colyer
TXF Data Reporter
The impact of the suspension of cruising in 2020 had far-reaching effects across the sector, however a full recovery is on the horizon – with ECA support re-emerging as a viable financial template as shipbuilders order books fill up once again. But do ECAs and banks have the risk appetite to meet the rising demand?

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