An analysis of the latest operational estimates from EconDB Asia-Europe container services continue to play a central role in global liner shipping, according to the latest operational estimates published by EconDB . An analysis of the first 60 services displayed in the dataset shows that Far East-Europe (FEA/EUR) routes account for nearly half of all listed services. This highlights the corridor’s enduring importance to global container trade. Beyond export activity, the dataset also provides insight into vessel deployment, transit times and average vessel capacity. Together, these indicators offer a timely snapshot of how the world’s principal liner services are currently configured. Distribution of trade lanes in the first 60 services Trade lane Number of services Share FEA/EUR (Far East – Europe) 27 45.0% FEA/NAM (Far East – North America) 5 8.3% FEA/ESA (Far East – East Coast South America) 4 6.7% FEA/WSA (Far East – West Coast South America) 3 5.0% FEA/WAF (Far East – West Africa) 2 3.3% Other trade lanes 19 31.7% Based on the first 60 services displayed in the EconDB operational dataset. Asia-Europe remains the backbone of liner shipping The operational estimates indicate that Far East-Europe services continue to form the largest group within the dataset. Nearly one out of every two services displayed connects major Asian production and transshipment hubs with European ports. This finding underlines the strategic importance of the Asia-Europe corridor. It also confirms that the route remains one of the world’s busiest container shipping markets. Many of these services originate from major Asian gateways such as Shanghai, Qingdao, Ningbo, Yantian, Tianjin and Dalian. They connect with key European ports, including Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Felixstowe, London Gateway, Le Havre, Valencia and Damietta. Multiple alliances support the busiest services The dataset also highlights the diversity of operators serving the busiest trade lanes. Gemini