Container shipping freight rates face downward pressure ahead of 2027 contract negotiations

Container shipping freight rates for Asia-Europe, Asia-North America West Coast and Europe-North America East Coast, from December 2025 to October 2026.

Container shipping freight rates could face renewed downward pressure in 2027 as fleet expansion outpaces demand growth, despite stronger-than-expected cargo volumes in 2026. The global container fleet is forecast to grow by 4.6% in 2026 and 9% in 2027, with more than 14 million TEU on order, equivalent to approximately 42% of existing fleet capacity. The analysis examines changing freight […]

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