#overcapacity
(7 articles)Container Shipping Overcapacity Drives Rate Pressure Amid Port Congestion
The container shipping industry is experiencing significant structural strain driven by fleet overcapacity meeting persistent port congestion and demand volatility. This combination is forcing carrier
Freight Forwarding Market Faces Margin Squeeze as Growth Slows
The global freight forwarding industry is experiencing a significant structural shift as rapid post-pandemic recovery fades and market fundamentals tighten. According to Transport Intelligence, the ma
Container Shipping Overcapacity Signals Lower Rates in 2026
Container shipping faces structural overcapacity that will likely suppress freight rates throughout 2026, according to Freightos market intelligence. This overcapacity stems from years of aggressive f
Container Shipping Profits Drop Despite Rising Volume in 2025
Major container shipping lines are experiencing a troubling divergence in 2025: while container volumes are increasing, profitability is declining significantly. This trend reflects persistent overcap
Maersk Q1 Profits Drop 63% as Ocean Rates Pressured by Overcapacity
Maersk's first-quarter financial results reveal a stark disconnect between volume growth and profitability in ocean shipping. While container volumes increased across all three business segments, the
Shipping Lines Deploy Retired Vessels as Floating Data Centers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Hitachi, and Hitachi Systems have announced a strategic partnership to repurpose retired maritime vessels—specifically ageing car carriers—as floating data centres. This ini
Suez Return Would Release Overcapacity in Container Shipping
Container shipping markets are displaying surface-level strength through firm rates and tight utilization, but industry analysts caution that this vigor is fundamentally unsustainable. Braemar analyst