Blank Sailings Hold Steady at 7% as Carriers Manage Capacity Ahead of Peak

Summary

Sea-Intelligence reported the global blank sailing rate at 7.1% of scheduled sailings for May, broadly stable versus April, as carriers balanced capacity against rising demand. Transpacific eastbound saw 6% voided weeks while Asia-North Europe held at 8%. The consultancy said the measured approach signals carrier discipline rather than a capacity crunch, with most voids concentrated in the first half of the month.