Geopolitical tensions drive container shipping outlook

Demand for container shipping outgrew capacity in 2024 but overcapacity will resume if geopolitical tensions ease

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  • Outlook
  • Major shipping lines collaborating for efficiency
  • Red Sea crisis
  • US trade war

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