#ocean-freight-trends
(14 articles)Asia and Africa Absorb 50% of New Global Container Capacity
The global containership fleet expanded by 1.84 million TEU in the past 12 months, representing a 5.7% increase and bringing total capacity to 33.9 million TEU. Significantly, more than half of this n
Maersk August 2025 North America Market Update
Maersk has published its August 2025 North America market update, providing authoritative insights into current shipping conditions, capacity dynamics, and rate trends affecting the region. As a leadi
Box Shipping Industry Faces Potential 2026 Downturn
Industry watchers are increasingly flagging 2026 as a critical inflection point for the container shipping sector, with mounting evidence suggesting that elevated demand and pricing conditions of rece
Wan Hai Lines Profit Trends Signal Container Shipping Market Shift
Wan Hai Lines Ltd, a major container shipping operator, is under market scrutiny regarding profit performance trends. This attention reflects broader industry concerns about margin sustainability in t
Maersk sees rising reefer demand surge across North America
Maersk's report of rising refrigerated container (reefer) demand across North American networks signals a structural shift in perishable goods logistics. This uptick reflects strengthened consumer dem
US April Imports Decline as China Volumes Hit Multi-Year Lows
The Descartes May Global Shipping Report indicates a notable contraction in US import volumes for April, with shipments from China reaching historically low levels. This data point reflects broader so
Maersk Q2 2026 Asia Pacific Market Update: Key Shipping Trends
Maersk has released its Q2 2026 Asia Pacific quarterly market update, providing regional stakeholders with critical intelligence on shipping volumes, rate trends, and capacity dynamics. This regional
Maersk North America Market Update January 2026
Maersk has released its January 2026 market update for North America, providing key insights into current shipping conditions, rate trends, and capacity forecasts for the region. Market updates from m
Global Cargo Shipping Market Set to Double to $4.2T by 2031
The global cargo shipping market is projected to experience substantial expansion, with forecasts indicating a doubling of market value to reach $4.2 trillion by 2031. This significant growth reflects
Europe Dry Bulk Shipping Market Forecast Through 2034
This market research report from Market Data Forecast provides projections for the European dry bulk shipping sector through 2034. Dry bulk shipping represents a critical component of European trade i
Maersk North America Market Update September 2025
Maersk has released its September 2025 North American market update, providing critical guidance on shipping conditions, rate trends, and capacity availability across the region. As a leading global o
Red Sea Route Return Could Transform Container Shipping in 2026
The resumption of reliable Red Sea shipping lanes would represent a structural shift in global container logistics, potentially reversing months of elevated costs and extended transit times that have
Maersk Latin America Market Update Signals January 2026 Logistics Trends
Maersk has published its January 2026 market assessment for Latin America, providing supply chain professionals with current insights into regional ocean freight conditions and emerging trends across
Maersk Latin America Market Update April 2026
Maersk has published its April 2026 market update focused on Latin American shipping and logistics conditions. As a routine market intelligence report from a leading global carrier, this update provid