Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Ocean rate and space table by TPEB, TAWB and FEWB lanes; July 15 GRI implemented, August 1 GRI and blanking program notes
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    Freight Market Update: July 17, 2019

    Ocean and air freight rates with trucking and customs news for July 17, 2019, as Panama Canal drought restricts vessels and LA/Long Beach fees rise.

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  • Ocean trade lane table: July 1 GRI implemented, July 15 GRI announced, India lanes tight on ICD equipment shortages
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    Freight Market Update: July 10, 2019

    Ocean carriers prepare for the 2020 IMO low-sulfur fuel mandate adding $50 billion in costs, while Hapag-Lloyd joins a shipping blockchain initiative.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with rate and space notes, July 1 GRI implemented and July 15 GRI announced across TPEB and FEWB
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    Freight Market Update: July 3, 2019

    The US slaps duties over 400% on Vietnam steel routed to dodge tariffs, while looming Brexit uncertainty pushes shippers to drop the British flag.

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  • Ocean freight trade lane table: TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and US export lanes with steady rates and July 1 GRI announcements
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    Freight Market Update: June 26, 2019

    Maersk launches its Spot no-roll guarantee product while Panama Canal draft limits tied to Gatun Lake levels restrict vessel weights this week.

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  • Ocean trade-lane table by lane with rate/space notes; June 1st GRI implemented, another announced for July 1st
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    Freight Market Update: June 19, 2019

    Hari Raya holidays may delay shipments across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, while Panama Canal draft restrictions affect vessel weights this week.

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  • Ocean trade lane table; rates down slightly, June 1 GRI implemented, July 1 GRI announced for TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India lanes
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    Freight Market Update: June 12, 2019

    The Hari Raya holiday may delay June shipments across Southeast Asia, while Panama Canal draft restrictions limit vessel weights amid low Gatun Lake levels.

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  • Ocean rates table by trade lane: TPEB rates up with June 1 GRI, June 15 GRI announced, TAWB full/rolling
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    Freight Market Update: June 5, 2019

    Hari Raya holiday closures threatened June shipping delays across Southeast Asia while Panama Canal draft limits forced vessels to carry lighter loads.

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  • Ocean rates and notes table by trade lane; May 15 GRI canceled, June 1 announced, Panama Canal draft restrictions noted
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    Freight Market Update: May 29, 2019

    The BCMEA announces a lockout across all British Columbia ports while the Hari Raya holiday threatens shipping delays across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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