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Container shipping networks are becoming leaner as carriers rely more on transshipment

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July 17, 2026

Containership sales slow in H1 despite firm market prices

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US container ports remain resilient despite mounting global trade risks

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July 10, 2026

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Container shipping capacity across the top 10 global trade corridors in July 2026

Container shipping capacity continues shifting towards major east-west trades

July 17, 2026

Container shipping capacity continued to expand at a moderate pace in July 2026, with the strongest deployment growth concentrated on the Europe–Far East and Far East–North America trade lanes, while Middle East-related services remained under pressure. Growth was led by long-haul east-west corridors, with scheduled capacity on Europe and Mediterranean–Far East services rising 15.1% year on year and Far East–North America […]

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Shipping market outlook chart showing container freight rates and containership earnings through June 2026

Shipping market outlook remains resilient despite geopolitical disruption

July 17, 2026

The global shipping market outlook remains resilient despite continuing geopolitical tensions, with strong freight markets, fleet renewal and supply constraints supporting activity across tanker, dry bulk, container and LNG shipping during the second quarter of 2026. Tanker earnings remained elevated as Strait of Hormuz risks, shifting crude flows and limited available tonnage supported freight rates, while the global tanker orderbook reached a […]

European ports strategy container ship arriving at European port terminal

Maritime EU ETS could generate €90 billion for Europe by 2040

July 17, 2026

Maritime EU ETS revenues could reach around €90 billion over the next decade, yet most EU Member States have not earmarked a dedicated share of those funds for shipping’s energy transition, according to a new industry analysis. Shipping companies are expected to surrender allowances covering around 90 million tonnes of emissions annually once the system reaches full scope, implying a yearly […]

LNG marine fuel growth shown through expanding global dual-fuel vessel fleet

LNG marine fuel continues to gain momentum across global shipping

July 17, 2026

LNG marine fuel continues to strengthen its position in global shipping, with rising dual-fuel vessel orders, expanding bunkering infrastructure and growing biomethane availability supporting the sector’s long-term decarbonisation pathway. More than 900 LNG dual-fuel vessels are now operating, with over 650 additional ships on order, taking the combined fleet to roughly 1,570 vessels. Orders remained robust during the first half of […]