In the two weeks leading up to June 2, the global idle containership fleet recorded a slight decline in total capacity, despite a small increase in the number of laid-up vessels, reports Container News.
While three more ships were added to the idle fleet, the overall capacity of idle ships dropped by around 15,300 TEU. By this date, 71 containerships were idle, with a combined capacity of approximately 185,200 TEU, accounting for just 0.6% of the total global fleet.
Global Idle Boxship Capacity Shrinks
At the same time, the number of vessels in maintenance also saw a decrease. Three fewer ships were reported in shipyards, leading to a drop of about 15,000 TEU in idle capacity due to repairs. This brought the total number of vessels under maintenance to 217, with a combined capacity of around 866,800 TEU.
These figures underscore the dynamic nature of the container shipping market, where fleet deployment is continuously adjusted based on operational needs, maintenance schedules, and market demand. The slight drop in idle capacity, despite a higher number of inactive vessels, reflects ongoing efforts by carriers to optimize fleet utilization while managing routine repairs and operational downtime.
Overall, the market continues to maintain a high level of capacity usage, with only a minimal share of the global fleet temporarily out of service.
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Source: Container News
