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(6 articles)Asia-US Ocean Rates Spike 234% Amid Iran Conflict
Ocean container shipping rates from the Far East to North America have experienced dramatic volatility since the Iran conflict escalated on February 28. Spot rates to the U.S. West Coast jumped 231% t
Toepfer Transport Updates Monthly Multipurpose Shipping Rates
Toepfer Transport has released its monthly multipurpose shipping rate update through Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International, providing market participants with current pricing benchmarks for mu
Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update - April 1, 2026
Xeneta's weekly ocean container shipping market update for April 1, 2026, provides market participants with current pricing trends and rate movements across major shipping corridors. This recurring in
Ocean Shipping Rates Face 4-Week Climb Despite Iran Ceasefire
Despite recent geopolitical easing through a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, the ocean shipping market continues to face structural headwinds that will keep rates elevated through at least mid-summer. Ac
Westbound Freight Costs Surge as Peak Season Demand Peaks
Westbound freight rates are climbing sharply as supply chain participants brace for the upcoming peak shipping season. This cost escalation reflects heightened demand for cargo capacity on major trade
Ocean Container Shipping Rates Trending Higher: Weekly Market Update
Xeneta, a leading ocean freight benchmarking platform, reports that container shipping rates are trending higher in the current market cycle. This uptick reflects broader macroeconomic pressures, seas