Carbon emissions in container shipping declined in Q2 2025 despite ongoing conflict-induced detours via the Cape of Good Hope, reported Ventura, California's gCaptain
Carbon emissions in container shipping declined in Q2 2025 despite ongoing conflict-induced detours via the Cape of Good Hope, reported Ventura, California's gCaptain. The Xeneta Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) fell to 97.4 points, the lowest in 12 months and down seven per cent from its Q4 2024 peak. Xeneta attributed the improvement to operational changes and stronger carrier performance.
Rerouting from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope sharply increased emissions in 2024, especially on Asia-Europe and transatlantic routes. Nonetheless, Q2 emissions were only 1.5 per cent above Q2 2023 levels.
The Far East to US east coast and US west coast trades posted the lowest CEI scores-71.2 and 71.1 points respectively. The US west coast has maintained sub-80 readings for ten consecutive quarters.
Carrier performance varied, with CMA CGM and HMM topping charts across multiple trade lanes. Factors influencing emissions included vessel speeds, ship size and geopolitical disruptions.
Xeneta urged shippers to include emissions data in procurement decisions. 'If the Red Sea conflict resolves, global emissions could drop below 2023 levels,' said analyst Emily Stausboll.
SeaNews Turkey
