Freight Market Update: March 28, 2023
Far East Westbound demand drops on inflation and inventory overages while Asia-Europe and Asia-North America air routes see soft demand and falling rates.
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Freight Market Update: March 7, 2023
Transpacific eastbound ocean rates soften amid low demand and easing congestion, as Flexport shares TPM 2023 insights and previews the 2023 ocean RFP season.
Freight Market Update: January 24, 2023
Transpacific demand sees minor rate easing around Lunar New Year as LNY hikes are avoided and Vancouver dwell times stay stable, in the update for January 24, 2023.
Freight Market Update: September 20, 2022
Transpacific rates keep falling into Golden Week on weak demand as a U.S. railroad strike is averted and port congestion stays under control, for September 20, 2022.
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.
Freight Market Update: May 3, 2022
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.
Freight Market Update: April 19, 2022
Flexport explored common supply chain bottlenecks for fast-growth retail and ecommerce brands battling shipping delays, port congestion, and capacity limits.
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.