#east-coast-ports
(8 articles)China-US East Coast Freight Hits $10K Milestone in Historic Rate Surge
Container freight rates from China to the US East Coast have surged above $10,000 per container—a threshold not reached since 2022—reflecting tightening supply-demand dynamics in transpacific shipping
U.S. Container Imports Hit 3rd-Highest Monthly Record
U.S. containerized imports surged to 2.60 million TEUs in August 2026, marking the third-highest monthly volume on record and representing a notable 3.8% month-over-month increase. This growth defies
Asia-US East Coast Freight Rates Hit 2026 Peak
Asia-to-US East Coast ocean freight rates have reached their highest levels of 2026, marking a significant inflection point for transpacific trade. This rate escalation reflects tightening capacity, s
Asia-US East Coast Ocean Rates Hit Record High
Ocean freight rates on the Asia-to-US East Coast trade lane have reached new historical highs, reflecting sustained capacity constraints and elevated demand for container shipping. This escalation rep
Asia to US East Coast Ocean Rates Hit Record Highs Mid-Peak
Ocean freight rates on the Asia-to-US East Coast trade lane have surged to record levels, surprising industry observers who anticipated softer conditions typical of this period. This escalation reflec
Asia-US East Coast Box Rates Hit $9,400—New Highs Amid
Container rates on the Asia-to-U.S. East Coast trade lane have reached a new yearly high of $9,400 per forty-foot equivalent unit, driven by unexpectedly robust consumer demand during peak shipping se
Panama Canal Draft Cuts to 47.5 Feet: East Coast Ports Face Capacity Crisis
The Panama Canal Authority announced a series of draft reductions through early September, with maximum authorized draft dropping from 49.5 feet to 47.5 feet by September 3, 2026. This fourth and fift
Jaxport Launches Asia-LatAm-Med Container Service via ZCP-Amberjack
Zim Integrated Shipping Services and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have launched the ZCP-Amberjack container service, marking a significant expansion of Jacksonville port's global connectivity. The weekl