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Container shipping capacity continued to expand at a moderate pace in July 2026, with the strongest deployment growth concentrated on the Europe–Far East and Far East–North America trade lanes, while Middle East-related services remained under pressure. Growth was led by long-haul east-west corridors, with scheduled capacity on Europe and Mediterranean–Far East services rising 15.1% year on year and Far East–North America […]
The global shipping market outlook remains resilient despite continuing geopolitical tensions, with strong freight markets, fleet renewal and supply constraints supporting activity across tanker, dry bulk, container and LNG shipping during the second quarter of 2026. Tanker earnings remained elevated as Strait of Hormuz risks, shifting crude flows and limited available tonnage supported freight rates, while the global tanker orderbook reached a […]
Maritime EU ETS revenues could reach around €90 billion over the next decade, yet most EU Member States have not earmarked a dedicated share of those funds for shipping’s energy transition, according to a new industry analysis. Shipping companies are expected to surrender allowances covering around 90 million tonnes of emissions annually once the system reaches full scope, implying a yearly […]
LNG marine fuel continues to strengthen its position in global shipping, with rising dual-fuel vessel orders, expanding bunkering infrastructure and growing biomethane availability supporting the sector’s long-term decarbonisation pathway. More than 900 LNG dual-fuel vessels are now operating, with over 650 additional ships on order, taking the combined fleet to roughly 1,570 vessels. Orders remained robust during the first half of […]
The latest global trade outlook suggests shipping markets could face a slower demand environment in 2026 as geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions weigh on world trade, although a recovery is expected in 2027. World trade volume growth is projected to fall from 5.0% in 2025 to 3.5% in 2026 before recovering to 4.3% in 2027. The slowdown reflects […]
European ports remain one of the main areas of concern in the latest global port update, with congestion continuing across several northern gateways while many ports elsewhere are operating under comparatively stable conditions. Antwerp is facing critical yard levels following a pilot strike, while Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Le Havre and Rotterdam are reporting delays of one to two days alongside terminal capacity […]
Ocean freight rates are expected to remain elevated throughout the summer as strong export demand from Asia continues to outpace available shipping capacity, with port congestion and ongoing geopolitical disruption limiting the prospect of any significant relief. The update shows that rate momentum is being driven by a prolonged peak season rather than fuel costs alone. That demand-led pressure is the […]
China Europe ocean freight rates remain elevated, but underlying market fundamentals suggest the current strength may prove temporary as additional capacity, seasonal demand patterns and easing supply constraints weigh on the market in the months ahead. The analysis argues that today’s rate support is being driven more by routing disruption and security premiums than by a durable improvement in cargo demand. […]
Empty container repositioning is emerging as an increasingly important source of competitive advantage for container lines, as rising operating costs and persistent trade imbalances encourage carriers to improve equipment utilisation rather than simply expand fleet capacity. The paper argues that mid-tier carriers can narrow the gap with larger rivals by using forecasting-led container management to reduce idle boxes, avoid reactive moves […]