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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 […]
The global seafarer workforce is facing a shortage of 39,100 certified officers, with demand expected to continue outpacing supply through the end of the decade despite strong growth in the number of qualified personnel. The report highlights that fleet expansion, recruitment challenges and retention pressures are reshaping the maritime labour market. This imbalance is the central concern for shipowners, managers and policymakers […]
Strait of Hormuz shipping is beginning to recover following more than 100 days of disruption, but this latest assessment argues that reopening the waterway is only the first step. While vessel movements are increasing again, the analysis warns that freight markets, supply chains and many vulnerable economies will continue to experience the effects of higher transport costs, disrupted trade and inflation […]
IMO regulations continue to evolve rapidly, with shipowners, operators and managers facing an expanding pipeline of environmental, safety and labour requirements over the coming years. This latest legislative guide brings together the most important adopted, pending and proposed IMO and ILO measures, providing a practical roadmap to the key compliance milestones expected through to 2030. IMO regulations are moving through a […]
Container shipping outlook remains heavily influenced by geopolitical risk, with this new analysis suggesting that the Cape of Good Hope will continue to be the preferred route for Asia–Europe services through the second half of 2026, despite ongoing efforts to restore confidence in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. The key message is that the Cape of Good Hope […]
Container loss at sea remained exceptionally rare in 2025 despite an increase in the number of containers lost overboard. An estimated 1,478 containers were lost out of approximately 280 million transported worldwide—equivalent to just 0.0005% of global container movements. While one major incident accounted for 43% of all losses during the year, the figures continue to highlight the resilience and safety of global container shipping. […]
Alternative marine fuels could play a much greater role in shipping decarbonisation than previously assumed, with a new California ports study finding that more than 75% of ships visiting the state’s ports could have completed all of their 2022 voyages using renewable methanol or ammonia. The analysis also highlights the significant emissions generated beyond coastal waters, underlining the need for broader […]