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Container losses at sea rise in 2024: What the World Shipping Council report reveals
Cape Times
|July 03, 2025
THE World Shipping Council (WSC) Container Lost at Sea 2025 report indicated that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024, which is an increase from 221 containers lost in 2023 but remains well below the 10-year average of 1,274 containers lost annually.
The report also indicated that 200 containers were lost around the region of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. A master mariner believes that even a small loss of containers is a concern for shipping lines.
The report said that the figures underscore continued industry progress on safety and prevention. “Container losses in 2024 were influenced by ongoing disruption in the Red Sea region, which led to a significant shift in global trade routes.
Vessel transits around the Cape of Good Hope increased by 191% compared to 2023.”
The report added that this area is well-known for hazardous maritime conditions, which contributed to a concentration of losses.
“The South African Maritime Safety Authority says around 200 containers were lost in this region alone.
This story is from the July 03, 2025 edition of Cape Times.
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