Flexport Logistics Updates

The latest on disruptions, rates, and market shifts


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  • Ocean trade-lane table: Asia/India/Europe to US; Oct 1 GRI canceled, rates trending down, space tight after Golden Week
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    Market Update: October 5, 2017

    Ocean and air freight market update for October 5, 2017, with a quiet Golden Week market, the canceled October 1 GRI, and blank sailings ahead.

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  • Ocean trade-lane table: Asia and India to US/Europe; June 1 GRI partial, June 15 GRI canceled, space tightening for back-to-school
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    Market Update: June 2017

    June 2017 ocean rates and capacity as peak season nears, with equipment shortages at China base ports and Ramadan disruptions across South Asia.

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  • Ocean freight rate and space table by trade lane: Asia and India to US coasts and Europe with May GRI and Ramadan notes
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    Market Update: May 2017

    Ocean space stays tight from Asia-Europe and India-U.S. amid contract season changes and easing port congestion at the Port of Shanghai.

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    Market Update: February 2017

    Ocean rates began easing after the winter holiday and Chinese New Year peaks, with carriers using blank sailings and GRIs to slow the decline.

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