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Global bunker prices surged sharply this week as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a rally in crude …

Container ships around the Strait of Hormuz are experiencing unprecedented AIS signal disruptions, according to industry analysts Alphaliner. Alphaliner live satellite vessel tracking shows that 48 container ships in the …

Intra-Europe shipping capacity has shifted significantly over the past year, with Maersk recording the strongest growth among carriers, according to industry analysts Alphaliner. Maersk has achieved by far the highest …

Global bunker prices surged in Week 10 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp gains across marine fuel markets. The 380 HSFO index jumped above $560/MT, VLSFO climbed …

Middle East container shipping is facing severe disruption after escalating conflict in the Gulf left more than 130 container vessels stranded in the region. Container shipping in the Middle East …

The Asia–North America container trade saw Asian carriers strengthen their market leadership at the start of 2026, reports Alphaliner. Last month, COSCO SHIPPING Group, ONE and Evergreen were the three …

The Far East–Europe container trade has reached record capacity levels as carriers deploy more vessels on the corridor. Weekly deployed capacity on the Far East–Europe tradelane has climbed to an …

A comparison of container fleets shows significant differences in container fleet age among the world’s largest carriers. Evergreen’s fleet of nearly 240 vessels, with a combined capacity of just under …

Global bunker prices rose sharply in Week 09, with the 380 HSFO index climbing above $450/MT, VLSFO approaching $550/MT and MGO LS exceeding $800/MT, supported by continued strength across the …

MSC fleet capacity has surpassed the 7.2 Mteu mark, reinforcing the carrier’s dominant position in the global container shipping market. Geneva-based MSCCargo fleet has reached another milestone in a short …

The Hapag-Lloyd ZIM acquisition would see the German carrier take over the Israeli shipping line in a $4.2bn cash deal, marking one of the most significant consolidation moves in container …

Suez Canal traffic continues to decline as Red Sea security risks disrupt normal shipping patterns and delay a full recovery in vessel transits. While several carriers have announced a return …

Global bunker prices recorded a moderate decline in Week 08. The 380 HSFO index edged down to around $433/MT, while VLSFO slipped to about $520/MT. MGO LS posted the largest …

Global bunker prices moved in mixed directions in Week 07. The 380 HSFO index rose to around $432/MT, while VLSFO strengthened more notably to just above $520/MT. In contrast, MGO …

Container shipping is accelerating its shift toward LNG-fuelled vessels, as new entrants like Yang Ming begin deploying dual-fuel ships for the first time, according to Alphaliner. Last week, Yang Ming …

Container shipping capacity among mid-sized liner operators showed mixed movements over the past year, reflecting sanctions impacts and evolving network strategies. Тhe aggregate operated capacity of the eighteen medium-sized carriers, …

Global bunker prices moved in mixed directions in Week 06. The 380 HSFO index edged higher to around $426/MT, while VLSFO rose more firmly to just above $508/MT. In contrast, …

Data on the world’s leading container carriers show that average vessel sizes continue to rise on key Far East–Middle East and Far East–North Europe trade lanes. The ranking of the …

According to new data from Alphaliner, container ship demolition in 2025 fell to its lowest level in twenty years, with only twelve cellular container vessels scrapped. The number of cellular …

Red Sea container shipping is gradually returning as several major carriers have begun to reinstate Suez Canal services after a prolonged period of diversion around the Cape of Good Hope. …

Container ship demolition activity fell to its lowest level in twenty years in 2025, reflecting strong freight markets, high charter rates and owners’ reluctance to scrap older tonnage. New data …

The container charter market remains on an upbeat course, with a continued high demand for tonnage across the board and a limited supply keeping charter rates at healthy levels. Unsurprisingly, …

Global bunker prices continued to firm in Week 5, with all major MABUX indices moving higher. The 380 HSFO index rose to around $424/MT, while VLSFO climbed back above the …

Container fleet utilisation remains strong at the start of 2026, with vessel idling firmly below 1%, as Alphaliner counted 83 ships with an aggregate slot capacity of 212,327 teu as …

Scrubber uptake in container shipping has slowed, as the proportion of the fleet fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems reached 42% in January 2026, but growth decelerated sharply compared with …

Despite uncertainty across the container shipping sector and rising concerns over future overcapacity, the second-hand container ship market remained active throughout 2025. New figures from Alphaliner show firm prices, strong …

Container port reliability is increasingly under pressure at mega container hubs, where the operational challenge is no longer scale but complexity — with rising connectivity eroding schedule performance, as highlighted …

Panamax container ships continue to occupy a distinct position in global liner shipping, shaped by Panama Canal constraints and regional deployment strategies, as outlined in this overview by AlphaLiner. Technically, …

Container shipping capacity growth over the past year has been concentrated on Africa, the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent trades, according to AlphaLiner’s latest analysis of global fleet deployment. The …

The container charter market is closing 2025 on a clearly bullish note. Demand remains strong across all vessel sizes, with charter rates holding at very healthy levels and showing little …

Alphaliner’s latest public data highlights the unusual position of Panamax container ships — a vessel class shaped entirely by the size restrictions of the old Panama Canal locks. Although no …

AIS-derived data shared publicly by Alphaliner suggests that, despite headlines about large container ships returning to the Red Sea since the October ceasefire, overall Suez Canal container traffic has not …

Global bunker prices eased slightly over Week 50, with all major MABUX indices edging lower. According to the latest update, the 380 HSFO index dipped to USD 403.50/MT, approaching the …

The latest Alphaliner update shows that alliance changes on the Far East–Europe corridor had only limited impact on container shipping market structure. Capacity concentration among MSC and the major alliances …

Bunker fuel prices moved in mixed directions in Week 49, with HSFO and VLSFO edging higher while MGO LS eased slightly. Scrubber spreads slipped back below $80/MT, LNG kept a …

EU shipping emissions jumped to their highest level since official monitoring began, driven by strong post-pandemic demand and an expanding fleet. Transport & Environment warns that the sector’s trajectory is …

The latest Alphaliner update shows a stronger-than-expected rebound in container shipping profitability in Q3 2025, driven by record cargo volumes ahead of tariff and port fee deadlines. Average carrier margins …

The latest Alphaliner update shows continued easing in the idle container shipping fleet, even as freight rates decline for a third consecutive week. The return of several post-Panamax vessels to …

Boluda remains the clear leader among Spain’s top container carriers, operating more than 14,000 teu — far ahead of other domestic lines. New Alphaliner data highlights the country’s five largest …

Bunker fuel prices moved unevenly in Week 46, with HSFO softening, VLSFO drifting sideways and MGO LS edging higher. The scrubber spread narrowed slightly but remained broadly supportive for scrubber-equipped …

Global Bunker fuel prices showed mixed movements in Week 47, with HSFO easing, VLSFO broadly flat and MGO LS edging higher. The market remains directionless, but the HSFO–VLSFO scrubber spread …

New data indicates that demand for cleaner-fuel ships remains resilient across the global shipping fleet, even as overall newbuild activity has slowed compared with last year’s highs. According to AXSMarine …

Recent Suez Canal transits by the CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN and her sister vessel CMA CGM ZHENG HE sparked speculation that major East–West carrier alliances might soon revert from the …

At the close of Week 46, the global bunker market continued to display mixed dynamics across major fuel grades, according to MABUX. The 380 HSFO index declined by USD 2.97, …

Global trade corridors are undergoing their most significant realignment in decades as geopolitics, climate constraints and new infrastructure reshape the physical flow of goods. Traditional east–west routes remain dominant, but …

Bunker fuel prices showed mixed movements in Week 45, with HSFO and VLSFO easing slightly while MGO LS firmed. Overall, the market remains directionless as regional trends continue to diverge. …

HMM has crossed the 1-million-TEU operated capacity mark for the first time in its history, becoming the latest carrier to join the “millionaire’s club.” The milestone reflects a sustained fleet …

MSC has officially crossed the 7-million-TEU threshold, becoming the first carrier ever to reach this level of operated capacity. The milestone was achieved following the near-simultaneous delivery of two 16,000-TEU …

At the end of Week 45, global bunker indices MABUX showed mixed movements with no clear overall trend. The 380 HSFO index declined by USD 5.51 — from USD 445.33/MT …

Global container shipping reliability remained broadly stable in September 2025, with on-time performance reaching 65.2%, up slightly from August and almost 15 percentage points higher year-on-year, according to Sea-Intelligence’s latest …