#empty-containers
(6 articles)Gothenburg Sees Flat Container Volume, But Laden Cargo Up 2%
The Port of Gothenburg reported stable overall container throughput in the first nine months of 2026, processing 698,000 TEU compared to 699,000 TEU in the prior year. However, this aggregate stabilit
Ghana importers propose rail-linked depots to ease port congestion
Ghana's Importers and Exporters Association has formally proposed establishing dedicated empty container holding depots at strategic locations along the country's railway network. The proposal aims to
Nearly Half of Swedish Container Trucks Run Empty, Study Finds
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have quantified a persistent inefficiency in container logistics: between 44 and 46 percent of all container truck trips in Sweden operate without carg
Empty 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
Asia Export Boom Worsens Trade Gaps, Lifting Carrier Costs
Booming exports from the Far East are creating widening trade gaps that fundamentally challenge container shipping economics. According to maritime analyst Sea-Intelligence, four of six major trade la
Empty Container Crisis Prompts Freight Forwarders to Demand Sanctions
Nigerian freight forwarders are escalating their response to an acute empty container imbalance problem, calling for regulatory sanctions against parties responsible for prolonging the crisis. This st