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LNG bunker vessel fleet projected to increase from 58 vessels to approximately 165 by 2030

LNG bunker vessels may need to more than triple by 2030

September 18, 2026

LNG bunker vessels will require significant fleet expansion as the number of LNG-fuelled ships and their fuel consumption continue to rise. Around 58 bunker vessels are currently in service and 32 are on order, while projected demand could require a global fleet of between 165 and 208 vessels by 2030. Supporting infrastructure at ports will also need to expand to […]

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Container port operations with cargo ship loading at terminal amid global port congestion

Port congestion disrupts key gateways across global freight network

September 18, 2026

Port congestion remains uneven across the global freight network, with several major gateways experiencing delays exceeding five days. Shanghai, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Vancouver and Oakland are among the ports under pressure, while waiting times are considerably longer at parts of the African port network. Conditions remain comparatively stable across much of Northeast Asia and Oceania, although equipment shortages persist at […]

Container shipping capacity on the Intra-Far East trade showing leading carriers and 11% year-on-year growth

Container shipping capacity reaches 21.3 million TEU as trade lanes diverge

September 11, 2026

Container shipping capacity scheduled across global services reached 21.3 million TEU in September 2026, increasing 1.1% year on year. Growth varied sharply across trade lanes, with capacity expanding on several east–west and regional routes while Gulf and Indian Subcontinent services contracted. Individual carriers also made significant changes, including an almost 80% increase in MSC capacity between the Far East and […]

Container freight rates on the Rotterdam–Shanghai route showing market volatility from 2025 to 2026

Container freight rates diverge as Pacific market stays tight

September 11, 2026

Container freight rates moved in different directions during August, easing slightly on Asia–Europe routes while remaining tight across the Pacific. Service cancellations and weather-related disruption helped sustain Pacific rates, while the continued diversion of major vessels around the Cape of Good Hope absorbed excess capacity. Sporadic returns to the Suez Canal have not yet materially changed that balance. Why we […]