Freight Market Update: March 29, 2022
A Shanghai COVID surge disrupts suppliers and shippers on Transpacific lanes amid congestion, equipment imbalances, and uncertain demand softening.
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Freight Market Update: March 1, 2022
Transpacific eastbound ocean rates remain strong with tight space expected to persist, while Flexport spotlights the European and growing LATAM freight markets.
Freight Market Update: March 8, 2022
Transpacific congestion, equipment imbalances, and blank sailings persist as the Russia-Ukraine conflict drives up crude oil and bunker fuel surcharges for shippers.
Freight Market Update: February 15, 2022
Severe congestion, origin backlogs, and high floating rates show no relief on Transpacific lanes as retailers replenish inventory, per the February 15, 2022 update.
Freight Market Update: February 22, 2022
Schedule delays remain severe on transpacific eastbound as carriers clear aged Lunar New Year cargo and the premium ocean market stays strong.
Freight Market Update: February 8, 2022
Carriers brace for strong post-Lunar New Year Transpacific demand as low inventories, severe congestion, and trucking shortages persist into 2022.
Freight Market Update: February 1, 2022
Transpacific schedule reliability hits historic lows as severe congestion and trucking shortages persist, with shippers still paying premium rates for space.
Freight Market Update: January 25, 2022
Port congestion piles up on both U.S. coasts with Charleston spiking as shippers pay premiums for scarce space ahead of CNY, in the update for January 25, 2022.