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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 29, 2026WCI Spot Rates Show Fortnight Brace Volatility During Peak Season
Drewry's World Container Index continues to exhibit a distinct seasonal pattern dubbed the "Fortnight Brace," characterized by alternating weeks of double-digit spot rate increases followed by flat or
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 22, 2026Container Spot Rates Follow Predictable Peak Season Pattern
Drewry's World Container Index has resumed the cyclical pricing pattern observed during peak season 2024, characterized by a predictable alternation between double-digit spot rate increases and flat-t
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 16, 2026Container Spot Rates Face Delayed Decline as Fortnight Brace Weakens
Drewry's World Container Index deviated from the established 'Fortnight Brace' seasonal pattern in week 28, signaling a potential shift in container spot rate dynamics on the Asia-Europe trade lane. T
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