Container Trades Statistics

Sail Smarter By Navigating Data Driven Market Insights

Latest Market Highlights – May 2024

Number of TEUs Moved Monthly

16 M

Number of TEUs Moved Annually

179 M

Monthly Global Price Index Swing

+ 6 Points

Annual Global Price Index Swing

+ 6 Points

Largest Monthly Trade Shift

Sub Saharan Africa To Australasia & Oceania (-44%)

Largest Monthly Regional Shift

Indian Sub Cont & Middle East Exports (+10%)

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TEU Volumes

TEU Volume reports: Charting the Seas with CTS Data.

Navigate 7 trade Regions, 529 Sub-regions, and over 125,000 Port pairs with a dry and reefer split option. Set sail for new business opportunities, strategy updates, and Global trade insights.

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Price Indices

Enhance Your Contract Negotiations.

CTS offers transparent and impartial Global Price Indices derived from actual invoiced freight rates, complete with comprehensive dry and reefer splits, as standard at regional and sub-regional level.

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Contributing Shipping Lines

Container Trades Statistics Shipping Lines

Contributing Shipping Lines

Contributor Testimonials:

Insights from the Front Line

{ESL’s decision to subscribe to CTS/WLDL have been right from day one. The data and regular update on the market trends from WLDL have been instrumental in our analysis and service decisions. It has helped us in many ways including trade positioning to see where opportunities exist for us to participate.{

Emirates Shipping Line

{ZIM is pleased to be one of the members contributing and using CTS data. We find it provides understanding of the market as a base for development and decision-making. Its strengths include compliance with competition regulations and continued enhancements in discussion with members.{

Zim

{Only those who know the history of container statistics can see look into the future!{

Maersk

{A core element of implementing any strategy is accurate market intelligence data. CTS are uniquely positioned in collating a huge amount of data, members and customers can view aggregated trade-lane volumes trends, providing an invaluable tool for those involved in the supply chain, and those interested in understanding & measuring container market trends for their business.{

HMM

{Being a full contributing member to CTS provides us with visibility to market trends which inform our strategic planning and decision making.{

OOCL

The CTS Advantage

Container Trades Statistics Foresight and Supply

Foresight into Supply and Demand Dynamics

Understanding the historical and current volume trends allows businesses to anticipate changes in supply and demand. This foresight is essential for effective inventory management, production planning, and maintaining balance in supply chain operations.

Container Trades Statistics Most Comprehensive Data Set

Most Comprehensive Dataset in the Market

Comprised of 75% contributed member data and market-driven estimates for the remaining 25% to offer unparalleled insights into the global total. Make informed decisions with confidence and stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic container shipping industry.

Versatile Data Download Options

Easy registration and the availability of data in accessible formats depending on preference (Excel, Power BI & other file sharing options) make it easy for your business to leverage global shipping data to their advantage.

Portfolio Diversification

Critique the ebb and flow of global trade to enable your businesses to diversify investments and loan portfolios strategically. By identifying industries and regions with stable or growing TEU volumes, you can mitigate risks associated with market volatility.

Customer Testimonials:

CTS Data, With A Purpose

{Japan Maritime Centre (JMC) is a representative think tank on shipping in Japan and uses CTS data to compile and analyse container transport trends. The analysis conducted has been published not only in the form of policy recommendations and surveys for businesses, but also in general newspaper articles and academic papers. CTS data has become a valuable and integral part of today's researched by JMC.{

Hiromasa Goto - Japan Maritime Centre

{I have used the CTS data for the past couple of years, to track the market volume developments in the reefer trades in Europe. The CTS data is our first go-to data set to get the big-picture view of cargo flows and to trace the trends in the market over time. Apart from the quality of data that you get to work with, the supporting team at CTS is also a great group of people to work with!{

Dirk Hoffman - Account Director Reefer Supply Chain Services UK, DP World

{CTS provides high-quality, high-frequency data that transforms our understanding of shipping networks and global trade. Their detailed container volume data and monthly updates offer invaluable insights. The team, led by CEO Nigel, is knowledgeable and efficient. Claire and the sales team are prompt and helpful, tailoring data plans to our specific needs.{

Anhua Chen - Harvard University

{CTS Information helps us in various aspects of business processes, including equipment positioning strategy, new product launching, and performance evaluation. It contributes to efficiency and informed decision-making in our operations.{

Juan Enrique Yxart Romeu - ROMEU

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Puma

{CTS is a valuable marketing intelligence tool for us, supporting our business development activities. It helps us gain a clear understanding of market trends. Every need we have is always met with professionalism and precision. Indeed, an excellent choice.{

Lara Tropia, Business Development & Marketing Manager Finsea Group.

Empowering Industries: Fuelling growth with CTS data

Freight Forwarder & Logistics:

Boost Your Efficiency

Comprehensive Insights: Extensive insights from CTS data enable you to drive informed decision-making.
Effective Planning: Facilitates your effective planning of routes and optimisation of your capacity.
Strategic Navigation: Enables your strategic navigation of market trends and identification of risks.
Competitive Strategy: Aids you in maintaining profitability through CTS index-linked contracts.
Superior Customer Service: Ensures your customers receive superior service through accurate data.
Strategic Decisions: Supports your critical strategic decisions regarding market expansion and resource allocation.
Negotiation Strength: Strengthens your negotiation positions with carriers, securing you the best rates.
Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are compliant with industry standards, underlining its value in the logistics sector.

Port Operations:

Harbouring Your Success

Improved Planning and Forecasting: Facilitates you in accurate demand forecasting and operational strategy adjustments.
Strategic Infrastructure Development: Assists you in long-term infrastructure planning to accommodate container traffic growth.
Benchmark Ranking: Helps you to benchmark performance and develop strategies to attract more business.
Risk Management: Aids you in anticipating and strategizing for fluctuations in global trade.
Customised Service Offerings: Boosting your tailored services to customers to meet their specific cargo handling needs.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Enables you to optimise your manpower, equipment and berth space based on cargo flow insights.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Supports you in accurate reporting for compliance with regulations and transparent operations.

Finance & Consultancies:

Mitigate Risks With Confidence

Economic Forecasting: Incorporate CTS data into your models for global trade and economic predictions.
Market Entry Strategies: Guide your business’s strategic decisions on geographical expansion with shipping data.
Market Analysis for Investment Decisions: Utilises CTS data to make informed investments in the maritime sector.
Portfolio Diversification: Identifies growth opportunities for expansion of your strategic portfolio.
Supply Chain Consulting: Be able to advise on optimising supply chains based on global shipping trends.
Benchmarking and Re-Positioning Analysis: Benchmarks industry performance using CTS insights.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate your investment risks through container volume and shipping rate trends.

Government Body & Education:

Expand Your Horizons

Trade Negotiations: Be able to support negotiations by providing insights into trade volumes and shipping patterns between regions.
Infrastructure Planning: Plan port infrastructure and logistics networks based on cargo flow trends.
Economic Analysis: Analyse the shipping industry’s impact on national and global economies.
Academic Research: Facilitates your research in fields like economics, supply chain and management.
Educational Resources: Providing you with real-world data for educational use in courses related to logistics, trade and economics.
Policy Development and Regulation: Use CTS data to inform policies and regulations to enhance maritime trade efficiency and competitiveness.

Shippers:

Transparency in Trade

Market Insights: Giving you a clear view into current and historical market trends for future informed decision-making.
Cost Predictions: Aiding your predictions and management of shipping expenses, enabling better financial strategy and planning.
Efficient Routing: Aiding you in identifying the most efficient and economical shipping routes.
Modify/Adapt Your Strategies: Leverages market data to enhance your service offerings and boost customer satisfaction.
Negotiation Power: Arming you with comprehensive market rate data, enhancing your negotiating stance with carriers and logistics providers.
Your Window Into The Container Market: Increasing transparency, allowing you to track market dynamics and strategically adjust.
Risk Management: Identifies supply chain risks, offering you the opportunity for pre-emptive action.
Supply Chain Efficiency: Supports your strategic supply chain decisions, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Carriers & Shipping Agents:

Optimise Your Strategy

Comprehensive insights: Access to detailed data on global trade movements provides you with an extensive understanding of market dynamics.
Accurate representation: Our data, sourced directly from manifests, accurately depicts global trade volumes.
Operational optimisation: By leveraging our data, you can optimise route planning, vessel deployment and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency.
Risk mitigation: Identification of emerging market trends and potential risks allows you to make informed decisions to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
Strategic decision-making: Our data empowers you to make strategic decisions, such as entering new markets or adjusting service offerings, to stay ahead of the competition.
Value-added services: Access to our data enables you to provide value-added services to customers, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Container Trades Statistics

Number of TEUs Moved Monthly

Number of TEUs Moved Annually

Monthly Global Price Index Swing

Annual Global Price Index Swing

Largest Monthly Trade Shift

Largest Monthly Regional Shift

CTS Global Data Reports

TEU Volumes

Price Indices

Contributing Shipping Lines

Contributing Shipping Lines

Contributor Testimonials:

Insights from the Front Line

The CTS Advantage

Foresight into Supply and Demand Dynamics

Most Comprehensive Dataset in the Market

Versatile Data Download Options

Portfolio Diversification

Customer Testimonials:

CTS Data, With A Purpose

Empowering Industries: Fuelling growth with CTS data

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Government Body & Education:

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