Container Trades Statistics

Sail Smarter By Navigating Data Driven Market Insights

Latest Market Highlights – September 2024

Number of TEUs Moved Monthly

15 M

Number of TEUs Moved Annually

182 M

Monthly Global Price Index Swing

– 11 Points

Annual Global Price Index Swing

+ 32 Points

Largest Monthly Trade Shift

South & Central America to Australasia & Oceania (+34%)

Largest Monthly Regional Shift

Europe Imports (-8%)

CTS Global Data Reports

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

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 usage of CTS’s detailed TEU volume reports together with their price indices shapes Hapag-Lloyd’s strategy and enables smart and data-driven decision-making across our teams. Building on our strong partnership, we are excited about the future roadmap and enhancements of CTS.{

Hapag-Lloyd AG

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

{Forever. Faster. Data. Information.{

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.

{The Port of Liverpool is the UK’s gateway to the north, offering customers both deep-sea and short-sea options for cargo flows originating or destined for the northern hinterland of the UK. By utilising Container Trade Statistics data, we are able to monitor and respond to global trade trends and developments, supporting UK supply chains to stay ahead in an increasingly volatile and uncertain market.{

Peel Ports Group

Empowering Industries: Fuelling growth with CTS data

Freight Forwarder & Logistics:

Boost Your Efficiency

Comprehensive Insights: Global insights from CTS’s data assist you to improve informed decision-making.
Effective Planning: CTS’s data aids in effective planning and optimisation of routes.
Strategic Navigation: Ease your navigation of market trends and identification of risks in trade routes.
Supports Partner Relationships: Potential to create transparency through CTS index-linked contracts with customers.
Strategic Decisions: CTS’s granular data aids decision making regarding market and route expansion.
Market Awareness: Gain insights into freight rate movements with index data to enhance your position in the market.

Port Operations:

Harbouring Your Success

Improved Planning and Forecasting: CTS’s data aids you in accurate demand forecasting and operational analysis.
Strategic Infrastructure Development: Assists you in long-term infrastructure planning to accommodate container traffic growth.
Benchmark Ranking: CTS’s carrier market share data, potentially helps you to benchmark performance and develop business plans.
Risk Management: Helps you analyse and plan for fluctuations in global trade.
Customised Service Offerings: A dry and reefer split report helps refine your tailored services to potential customers.
Expansion Opportunities: Identify emerging markets based on global cargo flow insights.

Finance & Consultancies:

Mitigate Risks With Confidence

Economic Forecasting: Incorporate CTS’s data into your models for global trade and economic predictions.
Market Entry Strategies: Guide your business’s strategic decisions on geographical expansion with global container shipping data.
Market Analysis for Investment Decisions: Utilise CTS’s data to help make informed investment decisions in the maritime sector.
Portfolio Diversification: Identifies growth opportunities for expansion of your investment portfolio.
Supply Chain Consulting: CTS’s data assists in analysing and optimising supply chains based on global shipping trends.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate your shipping investment risks through container volume and shipping rate trends.

Government Body & Education:

Expand Your Horizons

Trade Negotiations: CTS’s data helps support negotiations by providing insights into trade volumes and shipping patterns between regions.
Infrastructure Planning: Aids in port infrastructure planning and logistics networks based on cargo flow trends.
Economic Analysis: Analyse the shipping industry’s impact on national and global economies.
Academic Research: Expedites your research in fields like economics and supply chain management.
Educational Resources: CTS provides you with real-world data for educational use in courses related to logistics, trade and economics.
Policy Development and Regulation: Utilise CTS’s data to assist in policies and regulation review.

Shippers:

Transparency in Trade

Market Insights: Giving you a clear view into trade lane trends for informed decision-making.
Strategic Planning: Leverage historical trends from volume and price index data to help review your financial strategy.
Expansion Opportunities: Identify emerging ports using CTS’s global port data.
Adapt Your Strategies: Leverage market data to enhance your service offerings.
Your Window Into The Container Market: CTS’s data increases transparency, allowing you to track market dynamics.
Risk Management: Assists in analysing historical supply chain pressure points.
Supply Chain Efficiency: CTS’s data supports your strategic supply chain decisions.

Carriers & Shipping Agents:

Optimise Your Strategy

Comprehensive Insights: Access to CTS’s detailed data on global trade movements provides you with a heightened understanding of market dynamics.
Accurate Representation: CTS’s data, sourced directly from manifests, accurately depicts global trade volumes and rate movements.
Operational Optimisation: CTS’s port data can assist in optimising route planning and vessel deployment.
Trend Analysis: Identification of emerging market trends allows you to make informed decisions and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Strategic Decision-Making: CTS’s data can help you to make strategic decisions, such as entering new markets or adjusting service offerings, to stay ahead of the competition.

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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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Finance & Consultancies:

Government Body & Education:

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