Global container shipping markets face continued uncertainty as carriers prepare for 2027, with growing attention on fleet capacity, supply-demand balances and the risk of overcapacity.
Drewry will host a Container Shipping Market Outlook Briefing on Monday, October 26, 2026, examining the outlook for the container shipping industry and addressing a central question: Can carriers avoid overcapacity in 2027?
The webinar will feature insights from Drewry’s latest Container Forecaster report, supported by new data series available through its online OnDemand platform. The briefing will provide participants with an overview of the key factors shaping container shipping market conditions and future capacity trends.
The session will be co-hosted by Simon Heaney, Senior Manager, Container Research at Drewry, and Philip Damas, Managing Director and Head of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.
Key discussion topics
- Global container shipping market outlook for 2027
- The potential risk of container shipping overcapacity
- Highlights from Drewry’s latest Container Forecaster report
- Market analysis using new data series from Drewry’s OnDemand platform
- Questions and answers with Drewry’s shipping market experts
The webinar will include a 20-minute presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A session with Simon Heaney and Philip Damas.
Two sessions will be available to accommodate participants in different time zones.













