Alphaliner's Q3 2025 profit report shows Wan Hai tops with 25.6% EBIT margin, followed by Evergreen (22.7%) and COSCO (20.9%). Chinese firms lead amid pre-tariff shipment surge, but new capacity and Red Sea risks loom.

Evergreen Marine and ONE offer free detention for exports during 2026 Chinese New Year. Evergreen waives fees Feb 17-Mar 3; ONE exempts Central/North China & Fujian Feb 15-28 to ease holiday shipments.

As 2026 kicks off, the capacity landscape of the global container shipping market has taken on a new look. According to the latest data released by Alphaliner on January 4, 2026, the total number of operational container ships worldwide has reached 7,498, with an overall capacity of 33.69 million tw

Two CMA CGM mega-ships transit the Suez Canal amid post-ceasefire calm in the Red Sea. CMA CGM plans the INDAMEX route in Jan 2026, but full shipping recovery depends on geopolitical stability amid industry caution.

CMA CGM launches new KEA service connecting US East Coast & Oceania, complementing RTW PAD with twice-weekly departures. Check port rotation & ETA for SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE.

The container shipping market achieves three consecutive SCFI rises (6.66% on Dec 26). Pre-Spring Festival shipments drive up EU, US routes rates; market differentiates. 2026 GRI is planned, shippers need advance planning.

Hapag-Lloyd imposes a $400/TEU Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo from Asia & Oceania to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, effective Jan 1, 2026. Shippers please note.

CMA CGM partners with DHL to use 8,990 tons of UCOME biofuel, cutting 25,000 tons of CO₂e. Via ACT+ & GoGreen Plus, they accelerate shipping decarbonization toward 2050 net-zero goals.

On December 24th, four vessels owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) successfully berthed at Qianwan Phase III Terminal of Qingdao Port in Shandong Province, China, at the same time. These four ships are from MSC's four premium routes, outlining a unique outline of the "Maritime Silk Road" a

Indonesia launches comprehensive customs overhaul, with 100% inspection for high-risk goods during red light period. A centralized scanning system will launch in March 2026; exporters face surging compliance risks, need strict document & value declaration.