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: Aug 15 GRI implemented, Sept 1 GRI next, FEWB tight on equipment, India lanes rates increased
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    Freight Market Update: August 26, 2020

    The American Trucking Associations files a Shipping Act suit alleging foreign carriers control pricing, plus new Silk Road routes, in the August 26, 2020 update.

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  • Ocean rates and notes table by trade lane; rates steady, Aug 1 GRI implemented, Aug 15 next GRI, space very full ex-all POLs
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    Freight Market Update: August 5, 2020

    A shift to online holiday shopping drives temporary warehouse demand while migrating COVID-19 spikes continue to squeeze air freight capacity.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with notes on rates, July GRI, blank sailings and space across TPEB, TAWB, FEWB, India lanes
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    Freight Market Update: July 15, 2020

    Two U.S. representatives introduce a Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act to aid ports during COVID-19, as borders reopen for stranded seafarers.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with bulleted rate notes, July 1 GRI implemented and July 15 GRI across TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India
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    Freight Market Update: July 8, 2020

    Ports in Europe and North America faced rising congestion from continued blank sailings, while Transpacific airfreight volumes climbed then dipped.

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  • Ocean rate and space bulleted table by trade lane; May 1 GRI implemented, May 15 next GRI and very full TPEB space notes
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    Freight Market Update: May 6, 2020

    The FMC seeks relief for marine terminal operators amid COVID-19 as Flexport examines wearables for warehouse safety and business recovery in May 2020.

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  • Ocean freight trade lane table: rates and space notes by lane across TPEB, TAWB, Asia-Europe and India lanes
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    Freight Market Update: April 15, 2020

    Satellite tracking exposes COVID-19 supply chain strain and the U.S. preps new air cargo guidance, with ocean, air, and customs news for April 15, 2020.

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    Freight Market Update: March 18, 2020

    Tanker rates skyrocket as Russia and Saudi Arabia boost oil output amid COVID-19, with ocean, air, and trucking news for the week of March 11, 2020.

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