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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 11, 2026Ocean Carriers Gaining Pricing Leverage as Market Dynamics Shift
Ocean carriers are experiencing a notable shift in pricing dynamics, with major players like Maersk leveraging improved market conditions to strengthen pricing power. This represents a structural chan
Journal of Commerce#ocean-carriers#pricing-power#freight-rates
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 26, 2026Korean Exporters Struggle as Rising Costs Erode Profit Margins
South Korean export-oriented firms are facing a critical profitability squeeze as they struggle to transfer rising operational and logistics costs to their customers. Despite elevated input costs—driv
조선일보#cost-inflation#export-competitiveness#margin-compression
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 1, 2026Container Rates Surge 239% — It's About Carrier Power, Not Demand
Container spot rates on the critical China-to-U.S. West Coast trade lane have exploded from $1,800 in March to over $6,100 today—a 239% jump—but the surge is driven by structural market concentration
FreightWaves#container-shipping#spot-rates#ocean-freight