Freight Market Update: October 26, 2021
Transpacific demand stays strong past 2021 peak as roughly 80 ships dwell at LA/Long Beach and carriers extend elevated rates into November.
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Freight Market Update: October 19, 2021
Transpacific premium and extra loader markets soften on dipping demand as Flexport surveys exporters on China electricity rationing, for October 19, 2021.
Freight Market Update: October 12, 2021
Transpacific rate uncertainty grows as Golden Week and China power restrictions cut demand, while port congestion pushes carriers to smaller U.S. ports.
Freight Market Update: September 28, 2021
Transpacific congestion worsens with roughly 70 vessels waiting at LA/Long Beach and 150 at Shanghai and Ningbo as peak season demand persists.
Freight Market Update: September 21, 2021
Transpacific congestion returns to peak severity with 70-plus ships anchored at LA/Long Beach, pushing premium rates to all-time highs amid Brexit trucking woes.
Freight Market Update: August 10, 2021
Carriers implement peak season and congestion surcharges on Transpacific Eastbound as high demand and tight capacity keep moving freight rates at premium levels.
Freight Market Update: August 3, 2021
Transpacific capacity stays constrained as peak season arrives, new carriers come online, and rail disruptions persist, in the update for August 3, 2021.
Freight Market Update: July 6, 2021
Transpacific market strength continues into summer as port and rail yard congestion persists, with experts breaking down chassis capacity and equipment challenges.