CONTAINER FLEET

Asia-Europe trade_geo-trends.eu_A container ship sailing under a vibrant sunset, symbolizing the challenges and opportunities in global container shipping, including fleet expansion, capacity reallocation, and trade route adaptations

Asia-Europe trade drives 2024 container shipping capacity growth

05/01/202513/02/2025

Global container fleet capacity surged by 10.6% in 2024, with the Asia-Europe trade absorbing 59% of new tonnage, reshaping global shipping dynamics, according to Alphaliner

Suez Canal Traffic_geo-trends.eu_A partially submerged cargo ship named Rubymar in the Red Sea, damaged from a missile attack, highlighting maritime conflict and environmental risks

How the Red Sea conflict and Suez Canal traffic disrupt global trade

21/12/202413/02/2025

The sharp decline in Suez Canal traffic, coupled with Red Sea conflicts, is reshaping global trade dynamics, with significant economic repercussions for Egypt and widespread disruptions across the maritime shipping industry