Drewry tracks 49 blanked sailings through late September as carriers defend rates

Summary

Drewry expects 49 cancelled sailings across main East-West lanes between Week 35 and Week 39 (Aug 24-Sep 27), about 6% of scheduled capacity. The transpacific takes roughly 60% of the cuts, with Asia-North Europe/Mediterranean at 21% and transatlantic 19%. Although ~94% of sailings still operate, concentrated cancellations can delay departures a week and tighten peak-season space for urgent bookings.