Tariff Uncertainty and Weak Demand Pressure Transpacific Freight Rates
Global trade tension and post-peak demand have driven down China–U.S. freight rates despite carrier GRIs. Tariff uncertainty, weak bookings, and…
US Container Imports From Asia Surge in July as Tariffs Loom
US container imports from Asia surged to 2.62M TEUs in July 2025 as importers rushed to beat new tariffs. China…
Letter to the Editor: Surge in Breakbulk Freight Prices as disruptions continue and utilizations push demand
Despite challenges like the war in Gaza and limitations in transit routes such as the Panama Canal, the Maritime industry…
SHORTSEA MARKET CONTINUES UPTRENDS DESPITE A SUBDUED MPV MARKET
The need for more energy to offset the winter seems to have pushed the rates further for the Shortsea Multi-purpose…
Red Sea Crisis Sparks Concerns of Port Congestion and Soaring Shipping Rates
HSBC Global Research has raised the alarm over the escalating crisis in the Red Sea, warning of potential port congestion…
Container Shipping Rates Plummet to New Lows: What’s Driving the Decline?
Container shipping rates have taken a nosedive, erasing the price hikes that container shipping companies managed to secure earlier in…