Container Shipping

04 Dec 2025: Decarbonisation drive unabated despite delays in NZF implementation
The IMO’s efforts to develop mid-term measures through the ‘Net-zero Framework’ did not proceed as anticipated. A majority vote in favour of a “one-year delay” for deciding whether or not to adopt the framework is being viewed by many as something that can undermine the framework altogether.

14 Oct 2025: Overpriced charter market is due a correction after a 5-year boom
We analyse the growing disconnect between freight rate and charter markets.

12 Jun 2025: Correction in newbuilding prices likely to deepen

Newbuilding prices started softening in early 2025, and we expect this downtrend to continue as the lack of clarity around IMO regulations will keep new orders subdued, increasing the competition among yards.

03 Apr 2025: Freight Loop - US tariffs to reshape global trade Philip Damas, Head of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, provides a first reaction analysis and assessment following the wave of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wed, 02 April.

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Our container shipping practice is widely respected in the industry, supporting the needs of a diverse and elite group of industry stakeholders from shippers to carriers, port authorities, investors and financial intermediaries who rely on our research resources, sector expertise and commercial know-how to make informed decisions, reduce costs and drive performance improvement. 

Our consultants regularly advise shipping lines on new trade lane market opportunities, review business plans for lenders, provide vessel investment appraisals to investors and commercial due diligence for container lessors. 

Whether you're a shipper/BCO seeking to benchmark container freight rates, advice with you bid/tender process or robust market forecasts, we have the breadth and depth of sector expertise and experience to meet your needs.