#east-west-trades
(5 articles)Maersk Leads but Gemini Alliance Struggles on Container Reliability
Container shipping schedule reliability continues to deteriorate across the industry, with east-west trades averaging just 53.6% reliability in August and September according to Sea-Intelligence data.
Container Spot Rates Decline as Peak Season Softens
Container shipping spot rates are experiencing modest declines across all major east-west trade routes, signaling that 2024's peak season has plateaued in terms of pricing power. According to Drewry's
Blanked Sailings Now Permanent: 10-14% Capacity Loss Reshapes Shipping
Container shipping is entering a structural shift where blanked sailings, the deliberate cancellation of scheduled sailings, have transitioned from pandemic-era disruption to a permanent operational r
OOCL Posts 20% Revenue Growth on Trans-Pacific Strength
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) demonstrated a marked operational turnaround in Q2 2026, posting 19.8% year-over-year revenue growth to $2.537 billion as market conditions improved sharply from
Peak Season Rate Hikes Show Signs of Slowing Momentum
Container freight rates resumed their upward climb this week on major east-west trade lanes following the 1 July carrier price hike announcements, signaling continued peak season pressure on shippers.