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Global bunker prices mixed amid diverging fuel trends

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Container shipping emissions and port operations at a major container terminal

Container shipping emissions intensity hits a 2025 low in Q4

Container shipping emissions intensity fell to its lowest level of 2025 in Q4, even as total container shipping emissions remained very high. Vessel size, fleet age, and carrier deployment choices created large differences in carbon performance across routes and operators. The data shows that utilization and network design matter as much as speed in shaping container shipping emissions outcomes. VesselBot’s […]

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LNG as a marine fuel: TEU capacity versus LNG tank size for containerships with Type B and membrane tanks

LNG as a marine fuel under pressure from mandatory shore power

The study finds that LNG as a marine fuel sits uneasily with mandatory Onshore Power Supply (OPS) at berth. When ships plug in, they can no longer burn boil-off gas in auxiliary engines, increasing the risk of wasted energy or methane venting. This creates a structural mismatch between LNG-fuelled containership design and emerging port electrification rules. CE Delft’s November 2025 […]

Average vessel size calling at european ports, 2009–2024

European ports recorded 2.2 million vessel calls in 2024

New data show that traffic through European ports increased in 2024, with 2.2 million vessel calls to main EU ports. Total gross tonnage calling at ports also rose, even as the average vessel size edged slightly lower to 7,716 GT. The figures highlight the scale and diversity of activity moving through europe’s principal maritime gateways. In 2024, 2.2 million vessels […]

Container shipping outlook: historical and projected new container vessel deliveries by type (2021–2029)

Container shipping outlook for 2026: overcapacity, geopolitics and rates

The container shipping outlook points to persistent overcapacity in 2026 as a large orderbook continues to enter the market. Geopolitical disruptions, including the Red Sea crisis, are reshaping routes, costs and schedule reliability. Weaker demand alongside rising operating costs is likely to pressure carrier profitability after the extraordinary 2021–2022 period. The container shipping outlook for 2026 is shaped by a […]