Global bunker prices eased slightly over Week 50, with all major MABUX indices edging lower. According to the latest update, the 380 HSFO index dipped to USD 403.50/MT, approaching the USD 400 threshold, while VLSFO slipped marginally to USD 486.27/MT. The steepest correction came from MGO LS, which dropped USD 9/MT to USD 753.68/MT, although […]
AIS-derived data shared publicly by Alphaliner suggests that, despite headlines about large container ships returning to the Red Sea since the October ceasefire, overall Suez Canal container traffic has not yet recovered. Total container ship transits in October–November reached 304 vessels, down from 331 in the same period last year — an 8.2% year-on-year drop. […]
Alphaliner’s latest public data highlights the unusual position of Panamax container ships — a vessel class shaped entirely by the size restrictions of the old Panama Canal locks. Although no new Panamax has been delivered in more than a decade, the segment remains far from obsolete. Globally, more than 500 ships still fall into the […]
The latest Alphaliner update shows that alliance changes on the Far East–Europe corridor had only limited impact on container shipping market structure. Capacity concentration among MSC and the major alliances remains broadly unchanged year on year. The market structure of the Far East–Europe trade has not been fundamentally changed by the alliance switches which took place in […]
Bunker fuel prices moved in mixed directions in Week 49, with HSFO and VLSFO edging higher while MGO LS eased slightly. Scrubber spreads slipped back below $80/MT, LNG kept a clear discount to MGO in Sines, and most key hubs remained in the undervalued zone. The global MABUX indices showed only modest changes over the […]
EU shipping emissions jumped to their highest level since official monitoring began, driven by strong post-pandemic demand and an expanding fleet. Transport & Environment warns that the sector’s trajectory is incompatible with the EU’s climate goals, especially as many major carriers remain slow to adopt cleaner fuels. The data underscores the scale of emissions reduction […]
The latest Alphaliner update shows a stronger-than-expected rebound in container shipping profitability in Q3 2025, driven by record cargo volumes ahead of tariff and port fee deadlines. Average carrier margins rose sharply quarter-on-quarter, despite remaining well below last year’s highs. The average operating margin for the leading container carriers rose back up in the third […]
The latest Alphaliner update shows continued easing in the idle container shipping fleet, even as freight rates decline for a third consecutive week. The return of several post-Panamax vessels to service remains the main driver of the drop. The number of container ships logged as commercially idle contracted once again in the last fortnight, despite […]
Boluda remains the clear leader among Spain’s top container carriers, operating more than 14,000 teu — far ahead of other domestic lines. New Alphaliner data highlights the country’s five largest operators and the services they run across the Mediterranean, West Africa, and the Canary Islands. The ranking reinforces how concentrated Spain’s national container shipping market […]