Freight Market Update: December 1, 2020
Transpacific rates edge up on equipment imbalances and growing carrier backlogs, with severe container shortages in Asia ahead of Chinese New Year demand.
The latest on disruptions, rates, and market shifts
Discover more logistics updates
Freight Market Update: September 2, 2020
US factory activity hits its highest level since 2018 as China, South Korea, and other Asian economies reopen and rebuild output amid COVID-19.
Freight Market Update: May 27, 2020
Shipping lines seek government aid to weather COVID-19 with varying results across Asia and Europe, plus rate trends for the week of May 27, 2020.
Freight Market Update: April 29, 2020
Ocean and air freight rates with customs news for April 29, 2020, as South Korea launches the world's largest container ship and box makers cut output.
Freight Market Update: August 28, 2019
Week of August 28, 2019: the U.S.-China trade war escalates with new tariffs, while the U.S. and Japan agree to end beef and pork tariffs.
Freight Market Update: July 3, 2019
The US slaps duties over 400% on Vietnam steel routed to dodge tariffs, while looming Brexit uncertainty pushes shippers to drop the British flag.
Freight Market Update: June 19, 2019
Hari Raya holidays may delay shipments across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, while Panama Canal draft restrictions affect vessel weights this week.
Freight Market Update: June 12, 2019
The Hari Raya holiday may delay June shipments across Southeast Asia, while Panama Canal draft restrictions limit vessel weights amid low Gatun Lake levels.