Maritime Market Intelligence & Reports

Port of Melbourne container trade grows 14.7% as freight logistics evolve

David Callanan
October 9, 2026

Port call optimisation reduces shipping fuel costs and emissions

David Callanan
October 9, 2026

Supply chain resilience reshapes global trade strategies

David Callanan
October 9, 2026

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Global trade growth: Figure 4: annual goods trade growth

Global trade growth accelerates despite geopolitical disruption

October 9, 2026

Global trade growth has accelerated despite rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to major trade routes, challenging predictions of a retreat from globalization. Global goods trade expanded in the first half of 2026 at its fastest pace for any comparable half-year since 2011, excluding the pandemic rebound. Trade volumes are forecast to grow by an average of 3.4% annually through […]

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European ports: Figure 7: climate adaptation in new port infrastructure

European ports face growing pressure to deliver on environmental targets

October 9, 2026

European ports are moving beyond environmental commitments towards measurable action on emissions, climate resilience and cleaner shipping infrastructure, although significant investment and operational challenges remain. The ESPO Environmental Report 2026 examines environmental management, monitoring and green services across 73 ports in 17 European countries. The findings show that 85% of participating ports now monitor their carbon footprint, while 70% apply […]

Container shipping market: Port congestion by region, slide 8

Container shipping market faces record congestion despite strong trade growth

October 9, 2026

The container shipping market continues to experience strong demand, rising freight rates and severe port congestion, even as the traditional peak shipping season begins to ease. Disruptions across major trade routes are restricting effective vessel capacity, while the gradual return to the Suez Canal is introducing further uncertainty. Global container shipping demand increased by 5% during the first seven months […]

Alternative maritime fuels: Figure 16: fuel consumption by ship type

Alternative maritime fuels compared across emissions, efficiency and technology readiness

October 9, 2026

Alternative maritime fuels offer different pathways to reducing shipping emissions, but their environmental performance, energy efficiency and commercial readiness vary considerably. A new study compares 17 marine fuels across multiple production pathways, examining greenhouse gas emissions, feedstock availability, energy efficiency, technology maturity and operational suitability. The analysis finds that alternative fuels do not automatically deliver lower emissions. Their performance depends […]