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November 12, 2026
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How geopolitics is driving container ship orders at chinese yards

The global container ship orderbook is approaching 16 million teu. There is roughly 46.5% of the fleet now in service, the highest ratio since 2009, and deliveries are already booked into 2030 and 2031.

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How geopolitics is driving container ship orders at chinese yards
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The global container ship orderbook is approaching 16 million teu. There is roughly 46.5% of the fleet now in service, the highest ratio since 2009, and deliveries are already booked into 2030 and 2031.

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