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Asia-to-Europe routes are increasingly dominated by ultra-large ships, which offload into major hubs for further distribution.
The Asia-to-Americas routes still rely on a mix of ship sizes, with smaller vessels serving as feeders, partly due to port limitations and logistics complexities.
Shipbuilding orders mirror these trends: most new orders are for vessels over 14,000 TEUs, with a resounding spike expected around 2026–2028. This indicates that the fleet will further consolidate into giant ships, intensifying pressure on port infrastructure worldwide.