Container shipping at mid-year: from scenarios to market reality

The first half of 2026 has brought new challenges, unexpected developments and fresh questions for global maritime trade.

As geopolitical tensions persist, trade routes continue to evolve and market conditions remain uncertain, what lessons can we draw from the first half of the year? And what do the latest developments tell us about the months ahead?

Join Jérôme de Ricqlès, Shipping Expert at Upply, and Thomas Larrieu, CEO of Upply, for a mid-year review of the container shipping market and gain a clearer view of what could come next in H2 2026.

All participants will receive the webinar replay and presentation after the event.

What we’ll cover:

🚢 How has the market evolved? A reality check on the trends shaping container shipping.

📊 What forces are influencing the market today? Our outlook on the economic, geopolitical and regulatory developments affecting global container shipping.

🌍 What does H2 2026 hold? A review of our scenarios and an updated prospective for the months ahead.

❓ Want to go further? Join the live Q&A session and get answers from Upply's experts.