Mediterranean, container traffic growing despite crises
Despite the geopolitical crises that are afflicting the world and, in particular, despite the impasse in the Straits, created in Suez by the Houthi attacks on ships (currently halted), and in Hormuz,...
Container traffic in the Mediterranean Sea grew by 7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with 102 million TEU expected by 2030, according to a report by SRM. Despite geopolitical crises, including tensions in the Suez and Hormuz straits, the Mediterranean's container traffic is forecast to continue growing, albeit at a slower pace, with a 3.3% increase expected in 2026.
The Italian, Swiss, French, and Danish shipping companies MSC, CMA-CGM, and Maersk dominate the Mediterranean market, accounting for around 60% of total container capacity. The port of Tangermed in Morocco has seen significant growth, with a 131% increase in traffic between 2019 and 2025.
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