#blank-sailings
(4 articles)Blank Sailings Surge as Port Congestion Limits Shipping Capacity
The container shipping industry is experiencing a significant surge in **blank sailings**, scheduled voyages that carriers cancel due to insufficient cargo volume or operational constraints. This tren
Ocean Freight Rates Spike 400% Despite Flat Demand, Here's Why
Ocean container freight rates have surged over 400% to $9,400 per TEU on the China-U.S. East Coast lane, but this spike is **not** driven by demand growth. In fact, cargo volumes from China to the U.S
Blank Sailings Erode Ocean Shipping Capacity Gains
Ocean carriers are deploying blank sailings at a rate that undermines recent capacity additions to the global fleet, creating uneven growth patterns that complicate supply chain planning. According to
Blank Sailings Disrupt Global Trade: Why Ships Skip Ports
Blank sailings, when container vessels skip scheduled ports due to insufficient cargo volumes or operational constraints, represent a structural shift in how ocean carriers manage capacity and demand