Global Container Shipping Outlook 2026

The October Edition is now available for Maritime Analytica Gold members.

The container shipping market has strengthened.

Demand remains resilient.
Freight rates have recovered.
Carrier earnings have improved.

But the structural supply risk has not disappeared.

New capacity continues to enter the market, the global orderbook remains exceptionally high, and the next supply test is getting closer.

The new 43-page Maritime Analytica Executive Report brings the key signals into one clear view:

Global trade. Freight rates. Capacity. Carrier performance. Reliability. Risk. What comes next.

For Gold members, the full report is included with your membership as below.

For Free members, the October Edition is also available as a standalone Executive Report.

No noise. Just signal.

⬇️ Gold members can download the full October Executive Report below.