Market Update: August 15, 2017
Peak season arrives as holiday volumes surge, space tightens on all major lanes, and ocean and air freight rates climb in mid-August 2017.
The latest on disruptions, rates, and market shifts
Discover more logistics updates
Market Update: August 23, 2017
Peak season pushes ocean volumes up and space tight on major lanes ahead of the September 1 GRI, with Asia-Europe capacity set to grow 23%.
Market Update: July 2017
July 2017 ocean and air freight rates and capacity, as peak season tightens space and the Petya cyberattack disrupts Maersk and APM terminals.
Market Update: September 21, 2017
Peak season volatility continues as ocean rates return to pre-peak levels; U.S. East Coast rates stay weak on added capacity while West Coast rates hold stronger.
Market Update: September 7, 2017
Peak season keeps Asia-US ocean space tight as rates soften, with Golden Week factory closures and Hurricane Irma threatening fresh delays.
Market Update: September 14, 2017
Peak season brought volatile, rising ocean rates and very tight Asia-US space, with advance booking urged ahead of China's October Golden Week closures.
Market Update: November 15, 2017
Air freight demand and rates spike as the Black Friday rush compounds severe peak-season space constraints, with capacity tight across ocean and air.
Market Update: November 8, 2017
Air freight rates climb and space tightens to record levels as product launches and seasonal e-commerce demand overwhelm capacity, November 8, 2017.