Container freight market remains tight as disruption constrains capacity

Container freight market congestion by region from 2025 to 2026

The container freight market remains tight despite continued fleet growth, as strong Asian export demand, worsening port congestion and prolonged shipping diversions constrain effective capacity. Freight rates remain elevated as the summer peak season continues, while geopolitical disruption and carrier capacity discipline add further pressure across major trade lanes. Nominal fleet capacity is forecast to grow by around 4% in 2026, but […]

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