The definitive annual review and forecast

The container shipping market sits on the front line of a geopolitical trade war that has overturned many of the working assumptions on the rules of trade and diplomacy. As shipping lines attempt to find the path of least resistance in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, our Container Market Annual Review and Forecast provides the accuracy, detailed insight and industry knowledge required at such times.

Key areas covered:

• World container trade and port volumes
• Global supply and demand
• Trade Route analysis
• Freight rates and carrier financials
• The charter market and S&P 

Drewry’s Container Market Review takes a look back at the developments over the last year and how they sit within the broader picture of the container market. Drewry continues to enhance the analysis provided, with relevant forecasts through to 2029.

The Container Market Annual Review and Forecast 2025/26 is one of Drewry Maritime Research’s annual reports, providing a complete review of the industry whilst also presenting detailed forecasts for key metrics. This report is also available as part of the Container Forecaster set of reports.

This annual review and forecast is the third of four editions of the Container Forecaster annual subscription - released on a quarterly basis.