Freight Market Update: May 17, 2022
Shanghai reopening uncertainty and looming ILWU labor negotiations cloud the Transpacific Eastbound market outlook amid COVID restrictions, May 17, 2022.
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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 26, 2022
Transpacific supply and demand return to better balance as pandemic-era peak volumes fade, though the future market outlook remains uncertain for shippers.
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: April 12, 2022
Fast-growing retail and ecommerce brands navigate shipping delays, port congestion, and capacity constraints to keep shelves stocked and meet surging peak demand.
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.