Freight Market Update: March 22, 2022
Week of March 22, 2022: transpacific eastbound disruptions and congestion continue to pressure ocean capacity and shipping schedules out of Asia.
The latest on disruptions, rates, and market shifts
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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: March 8, 2022
Transpacific congestion, equipment imbalances, and blank sailings persist as the Russia-Ukraine conflict drives up crude oil and bunker fuel surcharges for shippers.
Freight Market Update: February 15, 2022
Severe congestion, origin backlogs, and high floating rates show no relief on Transpacific lanes as retailers replenish inventory, per the February 15, 2022 update.
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.
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: February 1, 2022
Transpacific schedule reliability hits historic lows as severe congestion and trucking shortages persist, with shippers still paying premium rates for space.