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CMA CGM leads container fleet growth in H1 2026

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July 9, 2026

India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor could replace 60% of Strait of Hormuz container traffic

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July 2, 2026

Container shipping portfolios differ between European and Asian carriers

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July 2, 2026

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Strait of Hormuz shipping transit chart showing disruption and recovery in 2026

Strait of Hormuz reopening eases shipping disruption but economic impacts will linger

July 9, 2026

Strait of Hormuz shipping is beginning to recover following more than 100 days of disruption, but this latest assessment argues that reopening the waterway is only the first step. While vessel movements are increasing again, the analysis warns that freight markets, supply chains and many vulnerable economies will continue to experience the effects of higher transport costs, disrupted trade and inflation […]

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Line chart showing GFI reduction trajectories from 2028 to 2050 for Base and DC targets, with extrapolated and predicted trends in green and gray.

IMO regulations roadmap highlights key shipping compliance milestones through 2030

July 9, 2026

IMO regulations continue to evolve rapidly, with shipowners, operators and managers facing an expanding pipeline of environmental, safety and labour requirements over the coming years. This latest legislative guide brings together the most important adopted, pending and proposed IMO and ILO measures, providing a practical roadmap to the key compliance milestones expected through to 2030. IMO regulations are moving through a […]

Container shipping outlook showing Cape of Good Hope route remaining dominant through H2 2026

Container shipping outlook sees Cape route remaining dominant through H2 2026

July 2, 2026

Container shipping outlook remains heavily influenced by geopolitical risk, with this new analysis suggesting that the Cape of Good Hope will continue to be the preferred route for Asia–Europe services through the second half of 2026, despite ongoing efforts to restore confidence in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. The key message is that the Cape of Good Hope […]

Bar chart of yearly containers lost at sea (2008–2025) with blue bars for Total Loss and a dotted line for the 3-year moving average, showing fluctuations over time.

Container loss at sea remains exceptionally rare despite increase in 2025

July 2, 2026

Container loss at sea remained exceptionally rare in 2025 despite an increase in the number of containers lost overboard. An estimated 1,478 containers were lost out of approximately 280 million transported worldwide—equivalent to just 0.0005% of global container movements. While one major incident accounted for 43% of all losses during the year, the figures continue to highlight the resilience and safety of global container shipping. […]