#container-capacity
(10 articles)Asia-Europe Ocean Peak Season Starts Early: May 2026 Update
Freightos reports that the Asia-Europe ocean freight corridor is experiencing an unusually early onset of peak season activity as of May 2026. This early ramp-up suggests stronger-than-anticipated dem
Ocean Carriers Surge Profits as Demand Strains Shipping Capacity
Ocean freight carriers are experiencing elevated profitability driven by robust global demand that continues to outpace available shipping capacity. This mismatch between supply and demand is creating
India-Gulf Container Rates Plunge as Capacity Normalizes
Container rates between India and Gulf ports are experiencing significant downward pressure as vessel capacity normalizes and accumulated cargo backlogs clear. This rate deflation reflects a broader m
India-China Trade Surge Drives Container Capacity Boost
The India-China container trade is experiencing accelerating growth, prompting new carrier entries and expanded capacity deployment. Ningbo Ocean Shipping's market debut through a slot charter arrange
Transatlantic Container Market Stabilizes After Volatile Q1
The transatlantic container market has experienced unusual price volatility in early 2025, driven by fluctuating capacity injections and withdrawals from carriers responding to uncertain demand. Histo
MSC Controls Nearly 50% of North Europe-Med Container Capacity
MSC has achieved unprecedented market dominance on the North Europe-Mediterranean trade lane, controlling 45.5% of all cellular container capacity deployed on the route as of May 1, representing 360,5
Georgia Ports $5B Investment: Major Shift in U.S. Supply Chain
Georgia Ports Authority's $5 billion capital investment represents a structural shift in U.S. East Coast port capacity and logistics infrastructure. This multi-year commitment signals confidence in su
DP World Expands Thai Port Capacity to Strengthen SE Asia Gateway
DP World, a global leader in port and terminal operations, is significantly expanding its Thai port facilities to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia's rapidly growing logistics corridor. This s
Georgia's New Inland Port Takes 26,000 Trucks Off Roads Annually
The Georgia Ports Authority has launched the Gainesville Inland Port, a $134 million rail facility designed to redirect container freight from highways to rail. Operating with Norfolk Southern providi
Mekong Delta ports double container capacity with CMA CGM expansion
The Mekong Delta region in Vietnam is undergoing significant port infrastructure expansion with CMA CGM's Gemalink terminal project marking a major capacity increase. The deepwater Cai Mep-Thi-Vai fac