#ocean-freight-capacity
(25 articles)Dajin Completes King-Class Fleet with Third Vessel Launch
Dajin has launched its third and final King-class vessel, marking the completion of an important fleet expansion program designed to increase heavy lift and project cargo capacity in global markets. T
Eimskip Sells Vessel: Impact on Fleet Capacity and Stock
Eimskip, a major Nordic shipping company, has agreed to sell a vessel, representing a strategic shift in its fleet composition and operational capacity. This transaction signals potential fleet optimi
India-US Container Crunch Forces Shippers to Compete for Space
Indian exporters shipping to the United States are confronting a significant container capacity crunch that is forcing them to compete aggressively for limited slot availability. This shortage is crea
COSCO Expands Multi-Purpose Vessel Fleet with New Orders and Charters
COSCO is expanding its multipurpose (MPP) vessel fleet through a combination of new ship orders and chartering arrangements, signaling increased commitment to the heavy lift and project cargo market s
Maersk Orders 26 Mega Container Ships to Expand Global Capacity
Maersk's commitment to ordering 26 container vessels with 18,600 TEU capacity represents a significant strategic investment in global ocean freight infrastructure. This massive procurement decision si
Shipping Squeeze Signals Capacity Crisis Ahead for Global Trade
Current shipping market dynamics suggest that operational pressures are building across major ocean freight corridors, with indicators pointing to a more severe capacity crunch on the horizon. The Ban
CMA CGM & Maersk Order Mega-Vessels up to 24,000 TEUs
CMA CGM and Maersk, two of the world's largest ocean freight operators, are negotiating orders for a new series of vessels with capacities reaching up to 24,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). Th
Maersk Plans 40-Ship Mega Order to Double Newbuild Fleet
Maersk is reportedly preparing to announce one of the largest vessel orders in recent years, potentially doubling its current newbuilding pipeline with approximately 40 new container ships. This strat
Maersk Expands Fleet as Shipping Market Enters New Growth Era
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, is planning a significant fleet expansion as its CEO signals confidence in entering a new operational era for the shipping industry. This strategic
India Auto Rewires Supply Chain as Vessel Shortage Hits
Indian automotive manufacturers face mounting pressure from a global vessel shortage that is constraining export capacity and forcing immediate supply chain restructuring. India Auto Inc and peers are
Maersk Expands Fleet Amid New Shipping Era
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, is planning a significant fleet expansion as its CEO announces a transformational period for the shipping industry. This strategic initiative refle
Maritime Nantaise Expands Fleet With New RoRo Vessel for Space Cargo
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (CMN), a French maritime operator, has announced an order for a new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel specifically configured for space industry logistics. This procurement re
Korea's 17.5T Won Investment Revives Shipping Industry After Hanjin
A decade following Hanjin Shipping's landmark 2016 bankruptcy, one of the industry's most consequential failures, South Korea is mobilizing significant capital to rebuild its national fleet capacity.
Is Global Shipping Fleet Ready for the Next Crisis?
The global shipping industry faces mounting questions about its ability to withstand another major crisis event. Supply chain professionals are increasingly concerned that the fleet lacks sufficient r
Global Container Fleet Expands to 34M TEUs by September
The global container ship fleet is projected to reach 34 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, representing a significant expansion of available maritime cargo capacity. This growt
Braskem Expands Naphtha Fleet with Blissful Future Vessel
Braskem, a leading global petrochemicals producer, has christened the Blissful Future, a new vessel joining its naphtha fleet serving Chinese operations. This fleet modernization reflects the company'
Blank Sailings Surge as Port Congestion Limits Shipping Capacity
The container shipping industry is experiencing a significant surge in **blank sailings**, scheduled voyages that carriers cancel due to insufficient cargo volume or operational constraints. This tren
Yang Ming Q2 Profits Surge on Early Peak Season Demand
Yang Ming, a major Taiwanese container shipping line, reported exceptional Q2 2026 financial results with net profit soaring six-fold to $180 million compared to $30.9 million in Q2 2025, despite reve
Coffee Logistics Crisis: Capacity Crunch Looms H2 2026
StoneX's analysis signals a critical shift in coffee supply chain dynamics heading into the second half of 2026. While global coffee production remains adequate, the industry faces a severe logistics
HMM Expands Container Fleet to 166 Ships by 2030
HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, has significantly accelerated its fleet modernization strategy by committing $19.7 billion to expand its container shipping capacity from the previously planned 13
Top Container Ships & Shipping Lines 2026: Capacity Rankings
This article from GetTransport.com ranks the world's largest container ships and most prominent shipping lines as of 2026, providing a snapshot of the competitive landscape in deep-sea container shipp
LNG Supply Expansion Hits Shipping Bottleneck Wall
Global liquefied natural gas producers are expanding output capacity at record pace, but the shipping infrastructure to transport LNG is not keeping up, creating a critical supply chain bottleneck. Wh
CY Shipping, BigLift Launch New BC-Class Heavy Transport Vessel
CY Shipping and BigLift Shipping have jointly christened their first BC-Class heavy transport vessel, marking a strategic expansion in the heavy-lift and project cargo segment. This vessel class repre
Maersk Charts Long-Term Shipping Strategy as Global Trade Patterns Shift
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has announced a comprehensive reassessment of its long-term strategic positioning as global trade patterns undergo fundamental shifts. This move re
India LatAm Exports Hit by Container Space Crunch and Rising Rates
Indian exporters and forwarders targeting Latin American markets are encountering severe operational headwinds due to sharply reduced container space availability on key trade routes. Shipping carrier