6 January 2026
Freight News

Container Shipping Faces Rate Pressure and Loss Risks in 2026

Analysis from the Journal of Commerce indicates ocean carriers may face multi-billion-dollar losses as container vessel capacity outstrips volumes on key trade lanes, a trend beginning in Q1 2026 if current supply-demand imbalances stay.

This continues the freight rate volatility observed in late 2025, emphasizing tightening profitability for lines and implications for shippers on rate negotiations and service choices.

Read more in an article from Journal of Commerce

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