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2026-10-09Industry Insights

Observation: Seasonal fluctuations in capacity and space availability on Asia-Europe routes

Sailing capacity fluctuates significantly before and during peak seasons. Booking in advance offers better control than last-minute reservations.

Figure: Seasonal fluctuations in capacity and booking space on Asia-Europe routes.

Recent booking records show significant fluctuations in vessel capacity before and during peak seasons, with limited availability for last-minute bookings compared to advance reservations.

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