World Trade· August 17, 2026 at 03:36 p.m.
Blank Sailings Tame Ocean Freight Capacity Growth
Key takeaways
- Ocean freight capacity growth slowed in Q2 2023
- Blank sailings are a strategy to balance supply and demand
- Major shipping lines have announced plans for blank sailings
The surge in blank sailings by container shipping lines has slowed down the growth of ocean freight capacity, according to a report from Supply Chain Dive. The practice of canceling scheduled voyages has become common as demand for goods slows amidst global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
