Global container logistics update – January 2024

This is a detailed report on container prices, availability, and market trends. It covers ports in Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe, and the US. This container market briefing explores the shipping dynamics of each region through 2024. It discusses how diversification strategies in Asia will gain more prominence in 2024; how the conflict in the Middle East will impact oil prices and global trade; how Europe will continue to grapple with imbalanced container availability; and how the Panama Canal is bracing for further restrictions in 2024.