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Container shipping capacity scheduled across global services reached 21.3 million TEU in September 2026, increasing 1.1% year on year. Growth varied sharply across trade lanes, with capacity expanding on several east–west and regional routes while Gulf and Indian Subcontinent services contracted. Individual carriers also made significant changes, including an almost 80% increase in MSC capacity between the Far East and […]
Container freight rates moved in different directions during August, easing slightly on Asia–Europe routes while remaining tight across the Pacific. Service cancellations and weather-related disruption helped sustain Pacific rates, while the continued diversion of major vessels around the Cape of Good Hope absorbed excess capacity. Sporadic returns to the Suez Canal have not yet materially changed that balance. Why we […]
Biomethane bunker fuel volumes increased approximately 100-fold in 2025 as FuelEU Maritime created demand for lower-emission shipping fuels. Mass-balanced terminal delivery offers a potentially scalable route by using Europe’s existing gas grid and network of more than 33 LNG terminals. However, forthcoming RED III implementation rules could determine whether this pathway remains commercially viable and qualifies for regulatory compliance. Why […]
West African ports face growing pressure as regional trade is projected to double by weight and triple by value by 2050. Larger vessels, concentrated shipping services and hub-and-spoke networks could increase dependence on a limited number of ports and operators. Stronger inland connections, coordinated investment and expanded coastal shipping will be essential to improving connectivity and resilience. Why we chose […]
Panama Canal restrictions are prompting some shipowners to reconsider alternative routes around the southern tip of South America. While the Drake Passage and Strait of Magellan can help vessels avoid canal delays, both introduce additional navigational, operational and commercial risks. The choice of route can also create disputes between owners and charterers over safety decisions and pilotage costs. Why we […]
Port congestion has reached its highest absolute level since the disruption experienced during the pandemic, tying up approximately 3.9 million TEU of vessel capacity. Severe weather and port closures in China are creating backlogs that are spreading across global shipping networks. Strong Asian exports and service cancellations are adding further pressure to freight capacity and schedule reliability. Why we chose […]
Onboard carbon capture could provide a practical emissions-reduction pathway for existing ships that will continue using carbon-based fuels into the 2040s. Retrofitted systems can capture a meaningful proportion of vessel emissions, potentially allowing operators to defer major fuel-conversion decisions. However, their viability depends heavily on fuel penalties, remaining vessel life, carbon pricing and access to ports capable of receiving captured […]
Port congestion is intensifying across several major trading regions as container volumes outpace capacity growth and vessels spend an increasing proportion of their port calls waiting for a berth. This report examines the infrastructure, operational and commercial pressures behind the deterioration and considers whether port operators alone can be held responsible. Why we chose this report: The analysis provides useful […]
Container shipping emissions efficiency depends less on the fuel consumed during an individual voyage than on how effectively vessel capacity is deployed, filled and matched to the distance travelled. Why we chose this report: Based on data covering more than 86,000 voyages and 6,500 vessels, this report provides a detailed assessment of the operational factors shaping container shipping emissions. Its […]