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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 20, 2026West Asia Crisis Spikes Container Rates; Recovery Forecast to September
Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are triggering a substantial spike in container freight spot rates, creating immediate cost pressures across global supply chains. The crisis has disrupte
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactApr 30, 2026US Tariffs Drive Container Freight Rates Up 30% to Near Record Levels
US tariff announcements and trade policy uncertainty are triggering sharp increases in ocean container freight rates, with rates climbing approximately 30% to approach historic highs. This surge refle
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