Which markets currently have surplus inventory?

Import-heavy destinations like the US West Coast and European terminals are experiencing empty container accumulations, offering strategic cabotage matching opportunities.

The Geography of Container Accumulation

Global trade is structurally asymmetrical. Consumer hubs import massive quantities of general goods in standard dry containers but export lower volumes of manufactured goods. This has resulted in notable container stockpiles at:

• US West Coast Ports: Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals are seeing empty container yards operating near maximum storage capacity.
• Northern European Gateways: Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are experiencing a container build-up as import return rates outpace outbound bookings.

Leveraging Surpluses for One-Way Leases

For container owners, having idle equipment sit in container depots results in accumulation of port storage fees and capital stagnation. We coordinate depot-to-depot one-way leasing options, enabling operators to release empty containers at surplus points and return them to deficit ports under active cargo loads.

For cargo operators, this offers a source of high-quality equipment at lower per-diem rates. By using empty equipment pools, operators support global container rebalancing while protecting their margins against spot freight rate volatility.