As container shipping lines continue to evaluate their fleet expansion strategies, the question of which vessel sizes deserve priority in newbuilding orders remains an important industry consideration. The latest Readers Speak poll by Container News asked readers: “Which vessel size should container lines focus on for new orders?” The results reveal a clear preference for smaller and medium-sized container ships, with Panamax/Post-Panamax and Feeder/Feedermax vessels attracting the strongest support. Meanwhile, Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) received comparatively limited backing. The findings suggest that readers see considerable value in fleet flexibility and the ability to serve different shipping markets, rather than concentrating new investment primarily on the largest container ships. Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels attract strong support Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels emerged as a leading choice in the latest Readers Speak poll. Their strong showing may reflect the importance readers place on vessels that can operate across a variety of trade routes and service networks. Compared with the largest container ships, these vessel segments offer different deployment possibilities, potentially making them attractive to shipping lines seeking to balance capacity with operational flexibility. The preference also suggests that readers may view medium-sized tonnage as an important component of future fleet development. Rather than prioritising maximum carrying capacity alone, the results point towards an interest in ships that can support a broader range of network requirements. Feeder vessels highlight the importance of regional connectivity Feeder and Feedermax vessels also attracted substantial support, reinforcing the importance of smaller container ships in future ordering strategies. These vessels play a central role in connecting regional ports with larger container shipping hubs. Their strong position in the poll may indicate that readers see opportun