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(14 articles)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
Chile's $4.45B San Antonio Port Expansion Reshapes Regional Trade
Chile's port authorities have approved a landmark $4.45 billion outer port development at San Antonio, marking the country's largest-ever port infrastructure project. This expansion addresses the hist
Varamar Shifts Strategy with Four-Vessel Acquisition
Varamar, a maritime shipping operator, has announced the acquisition of four multipurpose vessels, marking a strategic pivot away from its previously asset-light operational model. This decision refle
Jumbo and Dajin Launch Heavy Lift Newbuilds
Jumbo and Dajin have announced a strategic partnership to develop new heavy lift vessels, signaling continued investment in specialized project cargo infrastructure. This collaboration reflects growin
Wilson Sons expands Rio Grande terminal for larger vessels, Southern Cone growth
Wilson Sons, a major Brazilian logistics operator, is expanding its Tecon Rio Grande container terminal to accommodate larger vessels and strengthen its position in Southern Cone regional trade. This
Hai An Raises $75M via Bond for Southeast Asia Container Fleet
Hai An, a Vietnamese container shipping operator, has announced plans to raise $75 million through bond issuance to fund expansion of its container fleet. This capital raise represents a strategic inv
Asyad Shipping Secures $2.2B Revenue Backlog
Asyad Shipping, a major regional carrier, has secured a substantial $2.2 billion revenue backlog, signaling robust market demand and strong order books for vessel capacity. This milestone reflects sus
AAL Expands Fleet for Indian Market Surge in Project Cargo
AAL (Alianca) is undertaking a strategic fleet expansion initiative with India as a key growth driver. This expansion reflects the accelerating demand for specialized project cargo and breakbulk shipp
U.S. Peak Season Freight Slows: What's Behind the Shipping Pullback
Peak season freight volumes heading into the United States are experiencing a significant slowdown, and the issue extends well beyond typical Chinese import patterns. This deceleration signals a broad
MTT Shipping raises $165M to expand global container fleet
MTT Shipping successfully completed an initial public offering that raised $165 million, marking a significant capital infusion for the container shipping sector. The proceeds will be deployed strateg