In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI).

In this second part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Daniel Richards from MSI, about the developments in the container shipping market and the outlook for the remainder of the year.

The episode covers:

Overview of the first half of 2026

Factors Influencing freight rates

Demand and supply dynamics

Market predictions for the second half of 2026

The charter market landscape

Future of newbuilding orders

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