#freight-cost-inflation
(8 articles)RBI Cuts GDP Forecasts as West Asia War Strains Supply Chains
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has revised downward its GDP growth projections, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mounting supply chain pressures as key head
Bangladesh Perishable Exports Hit by Soaring Airfreight Costs
Bangladesh's perishable export sector faces mounting pressure as airfreight rates have nearly doubled over the past five months, significantly eroding the competitiveness of vegetables and seasonal fr
Container Rates Jump $1,000+ Per Box as Peak Season Kicks Off
Ocean container rates have surged by $1,000 to $1,800 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) in a single week following June 1 general rate increases (GRIs) and peak season surcharges (PSS) implemented
Ocean Carriers Hiking Rates as Peak Season Demand Surges
Ocean carriers are leveraging early peak season demand to impose premium pricing on non-contracted cargo and reduce allocations for long-term contract holders. Shippers report carriers are aggressivel
Ocean Freight Rates Poised to Spike as Supply Chain Pressures Mount
Global ocean freight rates face renewed upward pressure as compounding supply chain disruptions continue to constrain liner network capacity. Research from the South African Association of Freight For
Ocean Freight Rates Rise as Grain Movement Patterns Shift
Ocean freight rates are climbing as grain export patterns undergo meaningful shifts, creating immediate cost pressures on agricultural logistics networks. This development reflects broader realignment
Karachi Port Strike Aftermath: Congestion Spikes Freight Costs
A labor strike at Karachi Port has created severe post-strike congestion, resulting in elevated freight costs and trade disruptions across Pakistan. The backlog reflects a critical vulnerability in So
Karachi Port Congestion Drives Freight Costs Higher
A labor or operational strike at Karachi port has created significant congestion that is rapidly driving up freight costs for exporters and importers using Pakistan's primary gateway. The disruption i