Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: October 20, 2020

    Carrier equipment shortages reach all-time difficult levels with vessels booked beyond capacity on Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes into Q4 2020.

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  • Logistics Update7 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: October 13, 2020

    Transpacific Eastbound space stays critical with carriers booking above capacity, while Far East Westbound rates rise heading into a slower post-Golden Week period.

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  • Logistics Update8 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: October 6, 2020

    Transpacific rates hold steady as carriers waive GRIs and pull 8.4% of capacity in early October's slack season, amid equipment shortages for October 6, 2020.

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  • Logistics Update8 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: September 16, 2020

    Transpacific rates rise on September GRIs and carriers stop accepting bookings as shippers rush cargo out of China at peak of peak season, September 16, 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: September 23, 2020

    Transpacific rates climb on equipment shortages and pre-Golden Week demand as the market stays strong in the freight market update for September 23, 2020.

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  • Logistics Update7 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: September 9, 2020

    Severe equipment shortages keep Transpacific capacity critical as shippers rush cargo out of Asia ahead of Golden Week, with mid-month GRIs likely on key lanes.

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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 freight trade lane table with space and notes on August GRIs, September GRI and booking lead times for Asia and India
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    Freight Market Update: August 19, 2020

    A glut of idle oil tankers causes severe congestion off northern Chinese ports, while a synced platoon of self-driving trucks makes its debut commercial delivery.

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