Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Logistics Update10 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: April 6, 2021

    Biden and the EU renew focus on climate and carbon emissions while experts cover the customs broker RFP process, with rate trends for April 6, 2021.

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  • Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: March 30, 2021

    Carriers monitor the Suez Canal blockage's impact on US East Coast capacity and rates, with slight increases expected on Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes.

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  • Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: March 23, 2021

    Transpacific rates hold steady amid tight space and equipment, with Southeast Asia and Taiwan remaining the most difficult origins, March 23, 2021.

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    Freight Market Update: March 16, 2021

    Ocean and air freight rates with customs and COVID-19 news for March 16, 2021, as contract seasons shift and equipment shortages keep U.S. lanes tight.

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    Freight Market Update: March 9, 2021

    Transpacific ocean rates ease as space and equipment open up from Greater China, with guidance on navigating RFP season versus the volatile spot market.

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    Freight Market Update: March 2, 2021

    Transpacific Eastbound rates ease and space opens at FAK levels from Greater China to the U.S. West Coast, while Far East Westbound GRIs are largely extended.

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  • Logistics Update8 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: February 23, 2021

    Transpacific and Asia-Europe ocean rates hold at high but stable levels through February, with carriers urging premium services to secure space and equipment.

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  • Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: February 16, 2021

    Transpacific rates held at first-half February levels with strong demand into spring, persistent equipment shortages, and the need for advance booking.

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