As of 7 September 2026, 912 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 53 (6%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 687 of them (75%), alongside 188 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (313), North-West Europe (139), South-East Asia (53). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (45); Port Arthur, United States (20); Muuga, Estonia (16); Avcilar, Turkey (15). 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 | 313 |
| North-West Europe | 139 |
| South-East Asia | 53 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 5 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 45 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 20 |
| Muuga, Estonia | 16 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 15 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 14 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 14 |
| Corpus Christi, United States | 12 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 12 |
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 |
| APOLYTARES IMO 9419474 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 20 km |
| DHT COLT IMO 9813450 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| DHT STALLION IMO 9813448 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off El Iskandariya (Alexandria), Egypt · 46 km |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.