What to look out for in containers in 2026

AS we continue our series to prepare you for the year ahead, attention turns to the container market, which is dominated by one big question: will carriers return to the Red Sea this year or not?

Some have already signalled a gradual return, while others have kept their counsel.

Lloyd’s List deputy editor Linton Nightingale and Infospectrum senior analyst Neil Dekker explain why a return to the Red Sea could spell a rate hike initially but will ultimately be bad news for carriers.

Plus, Linton explains why a feeder shortage could be bad news for regional ports and their customers.

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