#vessel-capacity
(20 articles)West Africa Port Congestion Reveals Infrastructure Investment Mismatch
West African container ports are experiencing significant congestion driven by a fundamental mismatch between terminal capacity investments and hinterland infrastructure development. A 19.4% year-on-y
Containership Charter Rates Surge on Operator FOMO, Risk Inflation
Containership timecharter (T/C) rates have escalated significantly in recent months, with benchmark rates for smaller geared vessels rising approximately 18% from June to September. This surge reflect
HMM Lands $3.5B Vale Dry Bulk Deal: 25-Year Shipping Commitment
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has secured a major 25-year dry bulk transport agreement valued at $3.5 billion with mining giant Vale. This long-term contract represents a significant commitment to ded
Flat Rack Container Market Surges on Renewable Energy Boom
The flat rack container market is experiencing structural growth fueled by the global energy transition and increased project cargo volumes. These specialized containers, essential for transporting ov
Panama Canal Increases Draft Limits and Daily Transit Capacity
The Panama Canal has announced operational improvements including increased draft limits for vessels and enhanced daily transit capacity. This development represents a structural enhancement to one of
China-India Container Rates Surge as Vessel Capacity Strains
Container freight rates on the China-India trade lane have surged dramatically, with Shanghai-to-JNPA routes climbing 20% since late August and Shanghai-to-Chennai bookings rising 25%, reflecting acut
MSC Deploys 20,600 TEU Capacity to Asia-Latin America Route
MSC has received two new 10,300 TEU sister vessels, MSC Leticia X and MSC Clelia X, from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, adding 20,600 TEU of combined capacity to the Asia-Latin America tra
Global Coalition Launches Voluntary Shipping Charter to Ease Capacity Crunch
The Global Coalition is moving toward implementing a voluntary charter framework designed to address persistent shipping capacity and logistics bottlenecks affecting international trade. This initiati
Cosco Shipping IPO Accelerates Global Shipbuilding Expansion
Cosco Shipping's progress toward a China initial public offering signals strengthened capacity investments at a critical inflection point for global maritime logistics. The timing coincides with an in
MPV Operators Hold Fleet Assets as Cargo Demand Stays Strong
Multipurpose vessel (MPV) owners are defying historical scrapping trends by retaining older tonnage in their fleets as cargo volumes remain robust and freight rates hold firm. This represents a strate
Panama Canal Maintains Draft Limits as Water Crisis Eases
The Panama Canal Authority has reversed its planned restriction on vessel draft limits, maintaining the current 14.63-meter (48-foot) maximum through its latest assessment of water conditions and weat
Charleston Port Pursues Harbor Deepening to Compete with Virginia
South Carolina Ports Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have initiated a formal feasibility study to deepen the North Charleston Terminal to 52 feet, matching the current depth of Charlest
Rhine Water Levels Rise, Easing Barge Capacity Constraints
Recent rainfall across the Rhine River basin has raised water levels, providing relief to barge operators and port facilities that have faced capacity constraints due to shallow-water conditions. This
Tanzania Expands Dar es Salaam Port to Relieve Vessel Congestion
Tanzania is moving forward with accelerated expansion plans for the Port of Dar es Salaam, one of East Africa's critical maritime gateways. The project aims to address persistent vessel congestion tha
Yang Ming's H1 2026 Rebound Signals Volatile Shipping Market Ahead
Taiwan-based Yang Ming Marine Transport delivered a substantial first-half 2026 earnings rebound, driven by three converging factors: tariff-driven cargo front-loading, an unusually strong early peak
EV Export Boom Pushes Car-Carrier Rates Near $100K Daily
The surge in Chinese electric vehicle exports is reshaping demand dynamics in the specialized car-carrier shipping market. Charter rates for modern car-carriers are approaching the $100,000 per day th
Global RoRo Fleet Capacity: Major Car Carriers Operating in 2026
The automotive and heavy-equipment logistics industry relies on specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels to transport vehicles and breakbulk cargo globally. This analysis examines the leading RoRo
CMA CGM Surpasses MSC With Fastest Fleet Growth in 2024
CMA CGM has emerged as the fastest-growing major container carrier in the first half of 2024, adding 235,500 TEU of capacity and representing a 5.7% fleet expansion. This growth trajectory positions t
BigLift and CY Launch New Heavy Lift Capacity Solution
BigLift and CY have announced the unveiling of a new heavy lift solution, representing a strategic expansion in their combined project forwarding capabilities. This development signals growing investm
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi