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(10 articles)Intra-Asia Container Rates Fall 4% as Chinese Export Rush Slows
Intra-Asia container rates have weakened significantly in late July 2026, with the Drewry Index showing uniform 4% declines across key Shanghai trade lanes. The Shanghai-to-Nhava Sheva route fell to $
OOCL Named Best Shipping Line for Intra-Asia Trade at 2026 Awards
OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) has been recognized as the Best Shipping Line for Intra-Asia operations at the 2026 AFLAS Awards, a significant acknowledgment of the carrier's service quality, o
Chinese Export Surge Sustains Intra-Asia Container Rates
Chinese export volumes continue to anchor intra-Asia container shipping rates despite modest rate corrections on key lanes. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index recorded a $7 per TEU decline on Sh
Intra-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
Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index Hits Record High
The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index has reached unprecedented levels, signaling a sharp escalation in container freight costs across Southeast Asia's most critical trade lanes. This surge reflects t
TVL Marine Launches Hong Kong-Taiwan Shuttle After 7-Year Hiatus
TVL Marine, a Taiwanese forwarder and ship manager founded in 1972, is re-entering the container shipping market with the launch of a Hong Kong-Taiwan shuttle service in 2024, marking a significant re
Asia Port Congestion Drives Container Rates Up 50% YoY
Port congestion across major intra-Asia shipping hubs is creating sustained upward pressure on container freight rates, with the Shanghai-Southeast Asia corridor experiencing a 5% weekly increase and
HMM Rebuilds Intra-Asia Feeder Fleet with Hub-and-Spoke Model
HMM, South Korea's flagship container carrier, is pursuing a strategic expansion of its feeder fleet to rebuild market presence in intra-Asia trades, where its share had collapsed to 0.5% during the C
Intra-Asia Shipping Rates Surge 80% Amid Middle East Disruptions
Intra-Asia container shipping rates have escalated dramatically, with the Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index recording rates of $1,008 per 40ft container on May 29—a 7% increase from the previous for
China's Ports Surge While Global Rivals Stagnate
China's port throughput is accelerating significantly, growing at 3.5% in early 2026 compared to a global average of just 1%, revealing a sharp divergence between Chinese logistics capacity and the re