MSC cuts its Asia-N. Europe capacity
All its 19,000 to 23,300 TEU Megamaxes to be transferred to Asia-Med. and Asia-West Africa trades
Boxship demolition and recycling down
In 2024, 56 vessels were sold for recycling, totaling 80,950 TEUs, i.e. half of the capacity recycled in 2023
10% of boxship fleet over 20 years old
The world's top ten liners own or operate 683 vessels built at least two decades ago (Alphaliner)
Box ships reach 30m TEU global capacity
Stowage capacity has risen by over 10 million TEUs in 8 years. Alphaliner expects growth to continue
HMM announces 17.5 bn investment
The South Korean giant is to use these resources to expand its fleet and boost its market standing
New Premier Alliance launched
Orphans of Hapag Lloyd, Yang Ming, HMM & ONE announce plans to continue their collaboration
ZIM ups its average vessel size
The Israeli shipping line is one of the operators that has increased its fleet capacity most (Alphaliner)
Unifeeder riding high in N. Europe
The Danish carrier has overtaken CMA CGM to become the second largest operator in this market
Asia-Europe, +10% capacity needed
Despite +1.4 mln TEUS this year, the 3 mega alliances still need 36 more ships for the Asia-Europe trade