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(3 articles)Demand Planning
ModerateJul 28, 2026Q4 Mini-Peak Emerges as Early Peak Season Becomes 'New Baseline'
The shipping market is experiencing a fundamental shift in seasonal patterns, with peak season arriving significantly earlier than pre-pandemic norms. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index has decl
The Loadstar#peak-season-2026#shanghai-freight-index#container-shipping
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 7, 2026Transpacific Ocean Rates Spike 85-120% on Early Peak Demand
Transpacific ocean freight rates have experienced a sharp and significant escalation, with spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast climbing 120% since mid-May and East Coast routes rising 85% over
Supply Chain Dive#transpacific-rates#ocean-freight-surge#early-peak-season
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 1, 2026Intra-Asia Freight Rates Spike as Peak Season and Capacity Tighten
Intra-Asia ocean freight markets are experiencing significant rate escalation due to the convergence of early peak season demand and widespread vessel capacity constraints. This development signals a
ChemAnalyst#intra-asia-shipping#freight-rates-surge#peak-season-capacity