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ModerateOct 6, 202639 Blanked Sailings Loom Post-Golden Week as Carriers Cut Capacity
Chinese carriers have announced 39 blanked sailings across major east-west trade lanes between weeks 41 and 45 (early October through early November), creating significant capacity headwinds for shipp
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 17, 2026Empty Container Glut Strains Global Ports and Shipping Lines
Global container trade is performing unexpectedly well in 2026, yet this strength masks a critical inefficiency: surging empty container repositioning driven by widening East-West trade imbalances. Ac
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 17, 2026Ocean Freight Rates Fall as Capacity Rises, Demand Softens
The container shipping market is showing its first signs of cooling after months of sustained high pricing. The World Container Index reported declines across major east-west trade lanes this week, Sh
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