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(6 articles)Ocean Freight Rates Stable But Price Increases Looming Mid-Month
Ocean freight rates have stabilized according to the latest market update from Freightos as of June 16, 2026, but supply chain professionals should remain vigilant for potential mid-month rate increas
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
Q2 2026 Carrier Rate Report: Market Insights & Forecasts
FreightWaves has released its Q2 2026 Carrier Rate Report, a comprehensive white paper sponsored by Trimble and Cargowise Landside that synthesizes carrier survey responses with advanced SONAR data an
Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report: Market Forecast
FreightWaves, in partnership with Truckstop.com, has released its Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report, a comprehensive market intelligence resource designed specifically for freight brokers navigati
Ocean Shipping Rates Hold Steady in March; April Increases Looming
As of late March 2026, ocean freight rates have not yet experienced the anticipated seasonal spike that typically accompanies the spring peak shipping season. However, the Freightos market update indi
Container Shipping Overcapacity Signals Lower Rates in 2026
Container shipping faces structural overcapacity that will likely suppress freight rates throughout 2026, according to Freightos market intelligence. This overcapacity stems from years of aggressive f