As of 31 August 2026, 859 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 71 (9%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 638 of them (74%), alongside 181 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (326), North-West Europe (120), South-East Asia (53). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (33); Kumport, Turkey (17); Avcilar, Turkey (16); Singapore, Singapore (14). Vessels sail "for orders" when they are underway without a confirmed discharge port, awaiting instructions from their charterer — a hallmark of the spot market.
By region
| Region | Vessels for orders |
|---|---|
| the Mediterranean | 326 |
| North-West Europe | 120 |
| South-East Asia | 53 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 7 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 33 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 17 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 16 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 14 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 14 |
| Corpus Christi, United States | 11 |
| Newhaven, United Kingdom | 10 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 10 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM ZHENG HE IMO 9706906 | Cargo | FOR ORDER | At Singapore, Singapore |
| ELEVATION IMO 7407324 | Cargo | ORDER | At Vila do Conde, Brazil |
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 15 km |
| DHT STALLION IMO 9813448 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off El Iskandariya (Alexandria), Egypt · 46 km |
| LORIAN IMO 9259343 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| PUYANG IMO 9174220 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.