#container-capacity
(42 articles)Port Congestion Threatens Global Supply Chains: How to Prepare
Port congestion has emerged as a critical supply chain disruption affecting global trade flows, with 10% of the world's container capacity sitting idle as of 2021. The article emphasizes that disrupti
Trans-Pacific Booking Risks Rise as On-Time Performance Plummets
Ocean freight conditions on major east-west trade lanes are deteriorating significantly, with shippers facing mounting challenges securing reliable capacity and meeting delivery commitments. According
Middle East Conflict Forces Feeder Operators to Cut Capacity, Reshape Networks
The ongoing US-Iran conflict and subsequent closure of the Hormuz Strait have triggered significant restructuring among the world's three largest feeder operators, with capacity reductions and strateg
Philadelphia Port Secures $837M for Major Expansion
Philadelphia port has secured $837 million in funding to support a major expansion initiative. This capital investment is designed to enhance the port's infrastructure and operational capacity, positi
Philadelphia Port $837M Expansion: 122% Capacity Boost by 2027
Philadelphia Port Authority announced an $837 million expansion project, the largest in the port's history, featuring the first new berth in over 50 years at Southport Marine Terminal. Pennsylvania wi
OOCL Revenue Surges 45% on Trans-Pacific Shipping Boom
Orient Overseas Container Line delivered exceptional third-quarter financial results, posting a 45.1% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.28 billion. The performance reflects both higher cargo volum
DP World Invests $90M in Angola as Africa's Port Race Heats Up
Terminal operators are committing substantial capital to African port infrastructure, signaling confidence in long-term continental trade growth. DP World is investing $90 million to expand its Luanda
Port Congestion Hits 4.3M TEU as Panama Canal Cuts Slot Capacity
Global port congestion has reached a critical 4.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), exceeding the severe congestion experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge coincides with capaci
Top 30 Ocean Carriers 2026: Navigating Capacity Constraints
The ocean shipping industry faces a critical inflection point in 2026 as the world's top 30 carriers navigate competing pressures around vessel capacity, demand forecasting, and rate sustainability. C
Savannah Ocean Terminal 60% Complete, Capacity to Jump 775%
Georgia Ports Authority's $1.6 billion Ocean Terminal redevelopment has reached the 60% completion milestone, with a fully operational 2,650-foot berth now capable of accommodating large container ves
Asian Port Disruption Ties Up 3M TEU: Supply Chain Delays Mount
A major port disruption across Asian terminals has removed approximately 3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of container capacity from circulation, creating a significant bottleneck in globa
Chancay Port Forecasts 33% Cargo Growth and Product Expansion by 2026
The Chancay deep-water port in Peru is projecting significant growth on its Shanghai trade corridor, with cargo volumes expected to increase 33% by 2026 alongside expansion into new product categories
Electric Rail Cranes Boost Container Siding Capacity to 1.2M TEUs
A logistics facility is deploying new electric rail cranes to substantially increase its container handling capacity to 1.2 million TEUs. This infrastructure upgrade represents a strategic investment
Asian Port Disruption Ties Up 3M TEU Global Container Capacity
A significant disruption to Asia's port infrastructure, exacerbated by typhoon activity, has effectively removed 3 million TEU of container vessel capacity from global circulation, equivalent to the f
Trans-Pacific Rates Surge Despite Weak Demand, Supply Crunch
Container freight rates from China to North America's West Coast have soared to nearly double their 12-month average at $8,446 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), while Mediterranean routes have col
Hapag-Lloyd Cuts Capacity Allocations by 40%, Frustrating Forwarders
Hapag-Lloyd has unilaterally reduced guaranteed capacity allocations under its Quality Freight Product (QFP) service by as much as 40%, according to affected forwarders, creating friction with key cus
Port Congestion Hits 4M TEUs as Peak Season Persists
Port congestion worldwide has reached critical levels, with backlogs approaching 4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a significant indicator of systemic capacity strain across global mariti
Maersk Overtakes Cosco in Intra-Asia Container Capacity
Maersk has displaced Cosco as the dominant container shipping provider in the intra-Asia trade, marking a significant shift in regional carrier hierarchy. According to Alphaliner's mid-August analysis
APM Terminals Breaks Ground on New Laldia Port Terminal
APM Terminals has initiated groundbreaking for a new terminal facility in Laldia, marking a significant infrastructure investment in South Asia's maritime logistics network. This development represent
RSGT and CMA CGM Invest $434M to Expand Jeddah Port Capacity
RSGT and CMA CGM have committed a USD 434 million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, with potential to add up to 2.6 million TEUs of annual handling capacity. This major
Cosco's $3B Ship Order Reshapes Global Container Market
Cosco Shipping's ambitious newbuild program, 18 container vessels totaling approximately $3 billion in orders, represents a strategic pivot to consolidate its position among the world's top three line
Shipping Industry Faces Mounting Cost and Capacity Pressures
The global shipping industry is experiencing compounding pressures from both operational costs and vessel capacity constraints, according to recent analysis cited by the World Trade Organization. This
CMA CGM Backs $434M Jeddah Port Expansion in Saudi Arabia
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has committed to participate in a $434 million expansion program at Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia. This strategic investment reflects growin
Louisiana Container Terminal Wins Federal Approval for Expansion
A Louisiana-based container terminal has secured federal construction approval, marking a significant infrastructure investment along the U.S. Gulf Coast. This approval signals momentum for expanding
Suez Canal Return Driven by Container Capacity Shortage
The maritime industry is experiencing a structural shift in routing decisions driven by container equipment availability rather than security concerns. Shipping lines are redirecting cargo back throug
Port Congestion Hits Record 4.3M TEU, Supply Chain Impact
Global ports are experiencing record-breaking congestion levels, with 4.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) stranded, marking an unprecedented accumulation of containerized cargo. This conges
1.85M TEU Backlog: Port Congestion Strains Global Container Capacity
A significant volume of container capacity, 1.85 million TEUs, is currently tied up due to port congestion, representing a systemic bottleneck in global maritime logistics. This backlog reflects broad
HMM Expands Tacoma Terminal Capacity by 50%
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), one of the world's largest container shipping lines, is significantly expanding its operational capacity at Washington United Terminals in Tacoma, Washington, by approxi
New $1.8B Louisiana Port Terminal Approved to Handle 2M Containers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved federal permits for the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformational $1.8-billion greenfield container facility at the Port of New Orleans designe
Vizhinjam EXIM Launch Strengthens Kerala's Maritime Trade Hub
Kerala has launched operations at the Vizhinjam EXIM terminal, marking a significant expansion of maritime trade infrastructure in South India. This development represents a structural shift in India'
COSCO Upgrades A3X East Australia Service for Better Capacity
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings has launched an upgraded version of its A3X East Australia service, signaling the carrier's commitment to strengthening connectivity between Asia and Australia's eastern ports.
China Merchants Acquires Antong: 84,000-TEU Shipping Network
China Merchants has moved to acquire controlling interest in Antong Shipping, a significant consolidation event that unites an 84,000-TEU container capacity network. This strategic acquisition represe
100,000-Container Logistics Hub Opens in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has opened a significant new logistics facility in the Almaty region with 100,000-container capacity, marking a major infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening regional supply chain
Asia Shipping Demand Soars, But Ports Face Critical Capacity Crisis
Global shipping leaders Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are signaling exceptionally strong demand patterns originating from Asia, reflecting robust consumer demand and post-disruption trade normalization. Howe
Tacoma Port $135M Terminal Expansion to Boost Container Capacity
Washington United Terminals at the Port of Tacoma is undertaking a substantial $135 million infrastructure modernization program that will meaningfully expand its container handling capacity. The term
Panama Canal Draft Cuts to 47.5 Feet: East Coast Ports Face Capacity Crisis
The Panama Canal Authority announced a series of draft reductions through early September, with maximum authorized draft dropping from 49.5 feet to 47.5 feet by September 3, 2026. This fourth and fift
China-Australia Shipping Faces Sustained Capacity Crunch
The China-Australia trade corridor is experiencing persistent capacity constraints and elevated surcharges that are reshaping logistics planning for supply chain professionals. Port congestion at both
CMA CGM Deploys ULCV to Boost East-West Trade Capacity
CMA CGM has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Pantheon, a 24,212 teu ultra-large containership, marking a significant capacity expansion on Asia-Europe trade lanes. The vessel, built by Yangzijiang Shipbu
DP World Expands UAE Port Capacity Outside Hormuz Strait
DP World has signed a landmark 50-year concession agreement with Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two new maritime terminals on the UAE's east coast, significantly diversifying the company's port p
Adani Pushes Mundra's Fifth Terminal Launch as Port Competition Intensifies
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is accelerating completion of its fifth container terminal (CT5) at Mundra, India's largest box port, with operations expected to commence in October and
DP World Expands India Coastal Shipping with 2500-TEU Vessel
DP World, a leading global logistics operator, has introduced a new vessel to its Indian coastal shipping network with capacity exceeding 2,500 containers (TEUs). This strategic deployment represents
Major Liners Deploy New Mega-Ships to Asia-Latin America
Shipping lines are significantly expanding capacity on the Asia-South America trade corridor by deploying newly built mega-container vessels. CMA CGM's deployment of the 13,136 teu CMA CGM Copper, one