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.
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Freight Market Update: April 5, 2022
Shanghai's lockdown disrupts suppliers and shippers as carriers weigh blank sailings amid severe congestion and equipment imbalances in early April 2022.
Freight Market Update: March 15, 2022
Global sanctions over Ukraine reshaped trade flows while COVID lockdowns in Shenzhen and Shanghai disrupted production and Transpacific bookings.
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.
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: 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: January 4, 2022
Pre-Chinese New Year cargo rush pushes premium Transpacific rates even higher, as experts preview the key trade and economic indicators to watch in 2022.
Freight Market Update: December 21, 2021
Strong import volumes are forecast for early 2022 as limited capacity and pre-Chinese New Year demand drive expected January rate increases on Transpacific.