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Middle East crisis drags on global box volumes

  • MEG disruption cuts 660,000 teu from April volumes, leaving year-to-date growth at 5.1% rather than above 6%
  • North America posts surprise rebound, with April imports up 6.2% on strong transpacific recovery
  • Asia-Europe volumes strengthen as year-to-date flows rise 14.3% and April demand remains firmly ahead of 2025

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April’s carrier volume figures show MEG disruption continuing to weigh heavily on global box numbers, but the wider market is proving resilient, with transpacific demand rebounding and Asia Europe flows maintaining strong momentum

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