Rising Maritime Sailing Distances: Implications for Capacity, Costs, and Sustainability

Global trade is taking the scenic route—and it’s not by choice. 🌍

New data from Splash Maritime and Offshore News (splash247.com) shows that average sailing distances are up 10% this decade. In a world of efficiency, we’re suddenly going the long way around.

Why it matters:
✅ Capacity: Longer routes soak up more ships.
✅ Costs: More fuel, more time, more freight volatility.
✅ Sustainability: Harder to hit "Net Zero" when the path gets longer.
Efficiency is out. Resilience is in.

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