Sep 24, 2025 · Container shipping was hit hard with spot and charter rates nearing COVID-19 peaks by mid-2024 before easing, but still far above pre-crisis levels. Volatility has continued in 2025, amid …

4 days ago · At the same time, operational delays at key northern European ports, particularly Rotterdam and Antwerp, are driving longer container dwell times, which heightens detention and …

Meanwhile, the severe droughts that limited vessel traffic throughout 2024 persist into 2025, driving shippers to seek alternative routes, with negative impacts on container trade efficiency and costs on …

4 days ago · Container shipping is on track to reach an oversupply situation in 2025 with new vessel deliveries and this is likely to keep reducing freight rates.

Dec 8, 2025 · This comprehensive analysis combines VIZION's ocean booking platform data—representing approximately 45% of global containerized trade validated against official …

In November 2025, U.S. container imports declined to 2.18M TEUs, reflecting the expected seasonal slowdown driven by November’s shorter month, Thanksgiving-related disruptions, and softer late …

Jul 11, 2025 · Discover the key factors impacting container dwell time in global shipping—from port congestion and customs delays to technology gaps and supply chain disruptions.

Nov 21, 2025 · Study shows that delays and schedule unreliability significantly raise container freight rates, with a one-day delay adding up to 226 CCFI points and increasing global trade costs.

Jul 9, 2025 · Geopolitical disruptions, emission mandates and shifting alliances are re-defining container shipping dynamics, eroding long-term predictability and forcing rapid recalibration across global …

Jul 22, 2025 · In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2025 with experts Maritime Strategies International...