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(3 articles)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
Demand Planning
High ImpactJun 25, 202640% Import Surge Hits Long Beach as Shippers Rush Holiday Cargo
The Port of Long Beach, North America's busiest container gateway, processed 842,030 TEUs in May 2026—a 31.7% increase year-over-year, with imports specifically surging 40% to 418,851 TEUs. This surge
FreightWaves#container-imports#port-congestion#peak-season
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 18, 2026US Transportation Pricing Surges Amid Capacity Cuts
US transportation pricing has reached elevated levels, driven by a combination of strategic carrier capacity reductions and accelerated shipper frontloading patterns. This convergence of supply-side c
Journal of Commerce#us-transportation-pricing#capacity-constraints#freight-rates