Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Dense ocean freight rates and updates table by North America trade lane, GRIs and CRD booking guidance
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    Freight Market Update: September 2, 2020

    US factory activity hits its highest level since 2018 as China, South Korea, and other Asian economies reopen and rebuild output amid COVID-19.

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  • Ocean trade lane table; rates steady, no May 15 GRI, June 1 GRI largest since Aug 2018, space notes for TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India
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    Freight Market Update: May 27, 2020

    Shipping lines seek government aid to weather COVID-19 with varying results across Asia and Europe, plus rate trends for the week of May 27, 2020.

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  • Ocean freight notes table by trade lane: TPEB, TAWB, FEWB, India, US Exports with May GRI and coronavirus blank-sailing notes
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    Freight Market Update: April 29, 2020

    Ocean and air freight rates with customs news for April 29, 2020, as South Korea launches the world's largest container ship and box makers cut output.

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  • Ocean trade-lane table by lane; rates fell with August 1st GRI, September 1st and 15th GRIs announced, pre-Golden Week pressure
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    Freight Market Update: August 28, 2019

    Week of August 28, 2019: the U.S.-China trade war escalates with new tariffs, while the U.S. and Japan agree to end beef and pork tariffs.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with rate and space notes, July 1 GRI implemented and July 15 GRI announced across TPEB and FEWB
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    Freight Market Update: July 3, 2019

    The US slaps duties over 400% on Vietnam steel routed to dodge tariffs, while looming Brexit uncertainty pushes shippers to drop the British flag.

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  • Ocean trade-lane table by lane with rate/space notes; June 1st GRI implemented, another announced for July 1st
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    Freight Market Update: June 19, 2019

    Hari Raya holidays may delay shipments across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, while Panama Canal draft restrictions affect vessel weights this week.

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  • Ocean trade lane table; rates down slightly, June 1 GRI implemented, July 1 GRI announced for TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India lanes
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    Freight Market Update: June 12, 2019

    The Hari Raya holiday may delay June shipments across Southeast Asia, while Panama Canal draft restrictions limit vessel weights amid low Gatun Lake levels.

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  • Ocean rates table by trade lane: TPEB rates up with June 1 GRI, June 15 GRI announced, TAWB full/rolling
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    Freight Market Update: June 5, 2019

    Hari Raya holiday closures threatened June shipping delays across Southeast Asia while Panama Canal draft limits forced vessels to carry lighter loads.

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