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Maersk confirms routeing of first mainline service via Suez Canal since 2023
Operated solely by Maersk, the rerouted service deploys a mix of ships of between 6,000 teu and 8,600 teu vessels, including US-flagged vessels carrying US government cargo
Containers: Liner industry enters a new era of turbulence
Short-term disruption will continue to shape the market through 2026, but the industry is moving steadily towards a structural downturn. A surge of new vessels from 2027 will outpace demand, despite rising demolition. Analysts expect this to trigger a new phase of carrier repositioning and alliance realignment
Red Sea traffic struggling to gain traction
Red Sea traffic stalled in December as security uncertainty, shifting market forces and attractive Cape‑route economics kept most operators from returning despite a lull in Houthi attacks. A handful of carriers have begun cautiously testing the waters, but volatile regional politics and elevated costs continue to slow any meaningful rebound
Containerships continue to dominate alt fuel newbuildings
DNV data shows orders for alternative fuel newbuildings decreased significantly last year, but is that the result of waning confidence in shipping’s decarbonisation transition? Or the result of 2024 simply being a bumper year for alt fuel ordering?
The Week in Charts: Venezuela risk accelerates Russian intake of shadow fleet vessels | Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel recycling surge | Panama Canal transits rise
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Container freight futures spike on China solar export rush bets
Shanghai’s freight futures spike reflects policy-driven cargo timing rather than a lasting tightening of Asia-Europe capacity
Pre-Chinese New Year demand propels container spot rates higher
The year has begun for container lines where 2025 left off: with positive momentum and rising spot rates. Seasonality should provide a few more weeks of support
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Containerships continue to dominate alt fuel newbuildings
DNV data shows orders for alternative fuel newbuildings decreased significantly last year, but is that the result of waning confidence in shipping’s decarbonisation transition? Or the result of 2024 simply being a bumper year for alt fuel ordering?
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Maersk confirms routeing of first mainline service via Suez Canal since 2023
Operated solely by Maersk, the rerouted service deploys a mix of ships of between 6,000 teu and 8,600 teu vessels, including US-flagged vessels carrying US government cargo
Hengli plans $1bn fundraising for ‘green intelligent’ shipbuilding expansion in Dalian
Hengli is doubling down on Dalian expansion with a planned Yuan7bn placement to capture the shipbuilding upcycle
Red Sea traffic struggling to gain traction
Red Sea traffic stalled in December as security uncertainty, shifting market forces and attractive Cape‑route economics kept most operators from returning despite a lull in Houthi attacks. A handful of carriers have begun cautiously testing the waters, but volatile regional politics and elevated costs continue to slow any meaningful rebound
Containerships continue to dominate alt fuel newbuildings
DNV data shows orders for alternative fuel newbuildings decreased significantly last year, but is that the result of waning confidence in shipping’s decarbonisation transition? Or the result of 2024 simply being a bumper year for alt fuel ordering?
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