Freight Market Update: May 10, 2022
Ocean and air freight rates with customs and COVID-19 news for May 10, 2022, as Shanghai lockdowns persist and a demand spike is expected once they ease.
Ocean and air freight rates with customs and COVID-19 news for May 10, 2022, as Shanghai lockdowns persist and a demand spike is expected once they ease.
Congestion eases at U.S. destination ports while Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown grips manufacturing, plus duty drawback tips, in the update for May 3, 2022.

Transpacific supply and demand return to better balance as pandemic-era peak volumes fade, though the future market outlook remains uncertain for shippers.
Flexport explored common supply chain bottlenecks for fast-growth retail and ecommerce brands battling shipping delays, port congestion, and capacity limits.
Fast-growing retail and ecommerce brands navigate shipping delays, port congestion, and capacity constraints to keep shelves stocked and meet surging peak demand.
Shanghai's lockdown disrupts suppliers and shippers as carriers weigh blank sailings amid severe congestion and equipment imbalances in early April 2022.
Global sanctions over Ukraine reshaped trade flows while COVID lockdowns in Shenzhen and Shanghai disrupted production and Transpacific bookings.
Week of March 22, 2022: transpacific eastbound disruptions and congestion continue to pressure ocean capacity and shipping schedules out of Asia.