Flexport Logistics Updates

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  • Ocean freight trade lane table with space and notes, GRI status and booking recommendations for TPEB, TAWB and FEWB
    Logistics Update7 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: January 30, 2019

    Extreme winter slows Midwest and Canada rail while LA/Long Beach and New York ports face congestion from import surges ahead of tariff hikes.

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  • Ocean rates table by trade lane with ship-icon space status; rates steady, January 15 GRI implemented, February 1 announced
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    Freight Market Update: January 23, 2019

    Extreme winter conditions delay Midwest and Canada rail movement while severe trucking congestion grips the LA/Long Beach and New York ports.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with ship icons and notes on January GRIs, space and booking advice across TPEB, TAWB, FEWB lanes
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    Freight Market Update: January 16, 2019

    Severe trucking congestion hits LA/Long Beach and New York ports amid pre-tariff import surges, peak season, and Chinese New Year preparations.

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  • Ocean space and rates table by trade lane: TPEB rates down slightly with Jan 8 GRI, space tight
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    Freight Market Update: January 9, 2019

    Severe UK port congestion squeezes trucking capacity and inland costs, while China unveils a plan to build 150 logistics hubs by 2025.

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  • Ocean freight market table by trade lane with ship icons and notes on January GRIs, Chinese New Year peak and space across TPEB, TAWB, FEWB lanes
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    Freight Market Update: January 2, 2019

    UK ports stay severely congested, tightening trucking capacity, while THE Alliance revamps its Asia-Europe service network for after Chinese New Year 2019.

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  • Ocean rates table by trade lane with ship-icon space status; Dec 15 GRI canceled, January 1 GRI announced
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    Freight Market Update: December 19, 2018

    UK ports stay heavily congested, tightening trucking capacity, while Hapag-Lloyd returns service to Felixstowe in the freight market update for December 19, 2018.

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  • Ocean rate table for December 12 2018 by trade lane with rates, space status and December GRI updates across TPEB, TAWB and FEWB
    Logistics Update5 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: December 12, 2018

    UK ports remain extremely congested, tightening trucking capacity, while the revived AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop holds carrier rate hikes in check.

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  • Ocean trade lane table with ship icons; rates down slightly, Dec 1 GRI postponed to Dec 15 for TPEB, TAWB and US export lanes
    Logistics Update5 Minute Read

    Freight Market Update: December 5, 2018

    UK ports stay heavily congested, tightening trucking capacity, as Ocean Network Express launches a recovery strategy to restructure its business.

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