The global container shipping industry is showing unprecedented levels of fleet utilization, with commercial idle capacity dropping to a remarkable low of just 0.6%. Only 70 vessels accounting for 185,157 TEUs remain commercially idle.
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The global container shipping industry is showing unprecedented levels of fleet utilization, with commercial idle capacity dropping to a remarkable low of just 0.6%. Only 70 vessels accounting for 185,157 TEUs remain commercially idle.
24 06 2025
China’s inventory of new containers climbed to a record high 1.55m TEUs in May ‘25. Container shortages were a widespread problem during the covid-19 pandemic and the first USA/China trade tensions in 2018-19, but not anymore.
Data source: LinerLytica, via Splash247.
06 06 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) continues to push forward with its plan to launch port fees on Chinese-built ships later this year. The USTR opened a public comment period regarding proposed modifications to its Section 301 trade actions against China’s maritime sector. Stakeholders have until July 7, 2025, to submit their comments.
Key modifications under consideration:
04 06 2025
The Trump Administration raised Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% (previously 25%), except for the UK, which remains at 25% through July 9th.
The change took effect at 12:01 a.m. Washington D.C. time on Wednesday, June 4th.
03 06 2025
Senior rail managers from China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey met in Tehran to collaboratively develop China-Europe container traffic strategies. Increased demand on this route has already been demonstrated, particularly between China and Iran via Kazakhstan, which was 2.6 times greater between January and April 2025 than during the same period in 2024.
01 06 2025
Latin America’s logistics market reached $360b in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% through 2030. Latin American airfreight carriers are adding cargo capacity as they anticipate healthy demand in a market that appears safe from tariff disruption:
30 05 2025
The European Union adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia, its most comprehensive effort yet. Notably, these restrictions come without a corresponding package from the U.S.
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