Blank Sailings Reshape Global Shipping Capacity and Reliability

Major trade lanes from Asia to North America and Europe are experiencing a significant divergence between scheduled capacity growth and actual vessel space due to a massive increase in blanked sailings. While carriers have expanded scheduled capacity, a disproportionately larger surge in withdrawn sailings is severely reducing service reliability and available space for shippers. This dynamic is impacting key routes including the Asia-North America East Coast, Asia-Mediterranean, and Asia-North Europe trades.