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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 9, 2026Container Rates Surge 12% as Iran Strait Closure Forces Route Changes
Global container shipping is experiencing a classic supply-demand squeeze. While cargo volumes have proven remarkably resilient—growing 4% year-over-year to 16.2 million TEU in April despite geopoliti
FreightWaves#ocean-freight-rates#container-disruption#hormuz-strait-crisis
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 12, 2026Winter Storms Disrupt European Container Shipping Operations
Winter storms are significantly disrupting container shipping operations across European ports and trade lanes, creating operational challenges for shippers and logistics providers. The severe weather
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