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Shipping market outlook weighs disruption-driven earnings against a new vessel supply wave

David Callanan
November 5, 2026

Mediterranean Shipping Routes: Chokepoint and Port Security Risks

David Callanan
November 5, 2026

Port fuel readiness is becoming a competitive issue for shipping

David Callanan
November 5, 2026

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Container shipping emissions report Figure 2 comparing carrier fleet capacity in TEU as of October 27, 2026.

Container shipping emissions: carrier and trade route performance in Q3 2026

November 5, 2026

Container shipping emissions reveal significant differences in vessel utilisation, port time and voyage efficiency across major trades. Drawing on 83,817 voyages by 6,730 vessels, this report examines how vessel size, cargo volumes and operating conditions shaped performance in Q3 2026. Total emissions across tracked voyages fell 1.9% year-on-year, while transport work increased 1.2%. However, average port time rose 21.7%, highlighting […]

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Strait of Hormuz closure chart showing destination and modal allocation of diverted Saudi Gulf cargo.

Strait of Hormuz Closure: Implications for Saudi Freight and Red Sea Ports

November 5, 2026

A Strait of Hormuz closure would redirect Saudi Arabia’s international freight through Red Sea ports, increasing reliance on inland transport and the East–West Petroline pipeline. This report models a full-year closure using 2025 freight demand to assess changes in cargo routing, transport activity and energy consumption. The scenario raises cumulative cargo handling by 31.9% and transport energy use by 29.5%. […]

Shipping decarbonisation pathway showing the scalable zero-emission fuel share needed in 2030, 2035 and 2045.

Shipping decarbonization needs more investment in ships and fuels before 2030

November 5, 2026

Shipping decarbonisation is advancing technologically, but investment and commercial demand are struggling to keep pace. This report assesses progress towards having scalable zero-emission fuels account for at least 5% of international shipping’s fuel use by 2030, examining fuel supply, vessel demand, finance and policy. Despite growth in methanol-capable vessels and bunkering infrastructure, weaker ordering signals, reduced willingness to pay for […]

Container port time distribution by ship size in 2025, showing cargo operations, berth idle time and arrival delays.

Container terminal performance can improve without costly port expansion

October 31, 2026

Container terminal performance can be improved significantly through better operational planning, equipment utilisation and coordination, without necessarily requiring major infrastructure investment. A new World Bank guide examines how ports can reduce congestion, improve vessel turnaround times and increase cargo-handling efficiency by identifying and addressing operational bottlenecks. Drawing on global container-port performance data from 2025, the study finds that cargo operations […]