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High ImpactMay 15, 2026Carriers Blank Sailings Ahead of Peak Season to Tighten Capacity
Container shipping carriers are preemptively reducing vessel capacity ahead of the peak season, deploying blanked sailings and managing rolled cargo at Far East origins. This strategic capacity tighte
The Loadstar#blanked-sailings#capacity-management#peak-season
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 8, 2026Container Spot Rates Rise Amid Carrier Capacity Cuts
Container spot freight rates stabilized this week with marginal gains across major trade lanes, reversing three consecutive weeks of price declines into Europe. According to Drewry's World Container I
The Loadstar#spot-rates#container-shipping#transpacific
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 23, 2026Blanked Sailings Surge as Port Congestion Limits Ocean Freight Capacity
Blanked sailings—where carriers deliberately cancel scheduled vessel departures—are increasing significantly as ports and logistics networks struggle with congestion and operational reliability issues
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