Global container losses at sea rose to 576 in 2024 , more than double the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, according to the World Shipping Council’s (WSC) latest Containers Lost at Sea report .
Still, the number remains well below the 10-year average of 1,274, reflecting the industry’s continued investment in safety and operational resilience.
The increase was largely linked to persistent hostilities in the Red Sea, which prompted
