Liner network changes set to add 8.8% to Asia-Europe capacity
Analysts disagree over whether demand growth will be able to absorb newbuildings coming into fleet. New service launches should mop up some capacity as 360,000 teu is needed for new loops, but scheduled capacity upgrades may be over-optimistic
New vessels and loops bring major shake-up to east-west and north-south trades, pointing to downwards pressure on rates or numerous blank sailings