๐10 Must-Know from Container Shipping Outlook H1-2024
๐ Maritime Industry: Navigating Growth and Expansion in 2024
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๐ฅGreeting Maritime Mavericks,
๐ข The container shipping industry is poised for a strong rebound in 2024. ๐With global container transport volumes projected to rise by 4%, the sector is gearing up for widespread growth across all submarkets. โFrom fleet expansions to a surge in vessel deliveries, the industry's momentum is undeniable.
๐As we witness these transformative changes, let's dive in and explore what lies ahead for shipping in 2024! ๐
๐Here are the 10 most important takeaways from current sector outlook:
๐ Global Container transport grew by 6.7% in 2021 but dropped sharply to -4.1% in 2022.
๐ After a slow recovery in 2023, global container transport is expected to grow by 4.0% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2023.
๐ข In 2025, the growth rate is expected to be 3.1%.
๐ All submarkets within the maritime industry are forecasted to experience growth in 2024
โ๏ธ The tonnage of container ships on order decreased to 5.3 million TEU by June 2024, down from 7.0 million TEU in June 2023.
๐ The order book-to-current fleet ratio is now at 18.2%, significantly lower than the 2007 peak of 61%.
๐ A high number of vessel deliveries is expected again in 2024, continuing the trend seen in 2023.
๐ The global container ship fleet is anticipated to grow by 3.1 million TEU in 2024.
๐ฆ This represents an 11.1% increase in the global container fleet compared to the previous year.
๐ ๏ธ Postponed deliveries and scrapping activities will contribute significantly to the fleet expansion in 2024.
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