Transpacific shipping could see a new wave of independent carrier services in the coming months, according to a recent market analysis from Sea-Intelligence. The company examined the relationship between Asia–North America West Coast spot rates and the share of container vessel capacity operated by non-alliance carriers, finding a strong historical connection between higher freight rates […]
Intra-Europe shipping is seeing a sharp rise in the deployment of 8,000+ teu vessels in the Mediterranean, according to industry analysts Alphaliner. The number of vessels above 8,000 teu trading in the Mediterranean has nearly doubled in just one year, climbing from nine to sixteen. A jump of 78%, compared to a year ago in […]
North American container traffic weakened in April as several major gateways reported lower inbound volumes compared with a year earlier, although performance varied significantly across the region. On the US West Coast, the Port of Los Angeles remained one of the stronger performers, handling 459,825 inbound loaded TEUs in April, up 4.7% year-on-year. By contrast, […]
Gemini Cooperation is making a calculated shift in East/West container deployment, reducing capacity exposure on Transpacific and Asia-North Europe routes while aggressively expanding its Asia-Mediterranean network footprint. In issue 768 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, we analysed East/West container vessel deployment, revealing how Gemini Cooperation is executing a reallocation of their fleet. While headline figures […]
Global bunker prices continued to decline during Week 24, 2026, as a temporary stabilization of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East eased concerns over possible supply disruptions. Bearish sentiment remained dominant, with bunker prices extending losses at a moderate pace. The 380 HSFO index fell by USD 29.84 to USD 695.38/MT, dropping below the […]
MSC has widened its container fleet market share gap with Maersk, according to industry analysts Alphaliner. The two leading container carriers displayed notably different market share trends in the month of May. Following the explosive growth in its fleet seen from 2020 onwards, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) last month hit a new record in terms […]
Global bunker prices remained volatile in Week 23, with fuel indices moving in different directions as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continued to affect energy and bunker markets. The MABUX 380 HSFO Index declined by USD 9.99 to USD 718.72/MT, while the VLSFO Index posted a slight gain of USD 1.39 to USD 866.96/MT. […]
The global container fleet continues to shift strongly toward Far East–Europe services, according to industry analysts Alphaliner. The effect of the military conflict in the Middle East on shipping is clearly visible in the global container fleet deployment per trade. Vessel capacity deployed in services to the Middle East and India is down 7.6% year-on-year. […]
West Africa container trade continued to expand in early 2026, supported by rising imports from China and growing consumer demand across the region. New data shows containerised imports into West Africa increased by 15% during the first quarter of 2026, extending a strong growth trend that has reshaped regional trade flows in recent years. Containerised […]