Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with bulleted rate notes, July 1 GRI implemented and July 15 GRI across TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India
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    Freight Market Update: July 8, 2020

    Ports in Europe and North America faced rising congestion from continued blank sailings, while Transpacific airfreight volumes climbed then dipped.

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    Freight Market Update: May 6, 2020

    The FMC seeks relief for marine terminal operators amid COVID-19 as Flexport examines wearables for warehouse safety and business recovery in May 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: April 15, 2020

    Satellite tracking exposes COVID-19 supply chain strain and the U.S. preps new air cargo guidance, with ocean, air, and customs news for April 15, 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: March 18, 2020

    Tanker rates skyrocket as Russia and Saudi Arabia boost oil output amid COVID-19, with ocean, air, and trucking news for the week of March 11, 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: March 4, 2020

    The COVID-19 outbreak ripples through supply chains as U.S. port cargo volumes are forecast to drop 20% or more after Chinese New Year, March 4, 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: January 15, 2020

    The Phase 1 U.S.-China deal keeps 25% tariffs on bikes and many goods, while research predicts continued container shipping overcapacity in 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: December 25, 2019

    China announces January tariff cuts on over 850 products while Mexico expands freight truck restrictions in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.

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  • Ocean trade lane table; rates down, Dec 1 GRI implemented, FEWB tight before Chinese New Year, IMO 2020 surcharge noted on US exports
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    Freight Market Update: December 11, 2019

    The WTO dispute body falls below minimum staffing as Trump blocks appointments, while the first autonomous truck completes a cross-country haul.

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