Containers are up by 10% this week; air cargo is down by 14%
We are sharing the latest version of the cargo report.
This will be the final report of the year.
Some highlights discussed this week include the following:
1. Consolidated port throughput for November:
a. Container throughput in November increased by +11% (m/m) and annually by +4% (y/y).
b. Total bulk cargo increased monthly by +21% (m/m), but decreased annually by -2% (y/y).
c. Vehicles decreased monthly by a substantial +54% (m/m) and annually by +28% (y/y).
d. YTD bulk is up by +5% – and containers up by +2,7%.
2. Global trade and container throughput:
a. UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update projects that global trade in goods and services will surpass $35 trillion in 2025, marking an approximate ↑7% annual increase (~$2,2 trillion) compared with 2024.
b. Global container throughput rose +2,8% (m/m) in October and is up by +2,1% (m/m).
Until next year – I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
