Freight Market Update: March 23, 2021
Transpacific rates hold steady amid tight space and equipment, with Southeast Asia and Taiwan remaining the most difficult origins, March 23, 2021.
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Freight Market Update: March 16, 2021
Ocean and air freight rates with customs and COVID-19 news for March 16, 2021, as contract seasons shift and equipment shortages keep U.S. lanes tight.
Freight Market Update: March 9, 2021
Transpacific ocean rates ease as space and equipment open up from Greater China, with guidance on navigating RFP season versus the volatile spot market.
Freight Market Update: March 2, 2021
Transpacific Eastbound rates ease and space opens at FAK levels from Greater China to the U.S. West Coast, while Far East Westbound GRIs are largely extended.
Freight Market Update: February 23, 2021
Transpacific and Asia-Europe ocean rates hold at high but stable levels through February, with carriers urging premium services to secure space and equipment.
Freight Market Update: February 9, 2021
Transpacific ocean rates hold steady as shippers rush cargo before Chinese New Year, with strong post-CNY demand expected to continue at pace through March.
Freight Market Update: January 26, 2021
Pre-Lunar New Year space is largely assigned on Transpacific lanes while Asia-Europe rates stay elevated amid extended GRIs for late January 2021.
Freight Market Update: December 29, 2020
Carriers signal a substantial transpacific rate increase as equipment shortages and congestion at Asian ports push out planned vessel departures.