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High ImpactSep 18, 2026Transpacific Spot Rates Hit $10K, First Time Since 2022
Container spot rates on the transpacific route have reached levels unseen since July 2022, with Shanghai-New York freight now exceeding $10,000 per 40-foot container. This marks a dramatic 7% weekly i
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 22, 2026Ocean rates weaken as geopolitics, tariffs reshape peak season
Container shipping markets are experiencing downward rate pressure following a tariff-driven surge in peak season demand, with Asia-US West Coast rates declining 6% to $7,067 per FEU in mid-July. Howe
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