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ModerateAug 4, 2026Transpacific Container Rates Jump 12% on Liner Price Hikes
Container lines have successfully implemented rate increases on transpacific routes, with the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index reflecting gains of approximately 12% for both Shanghai-US West Coast
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 22, 2026Indian Exporters Face Surge Pricing as Carriers Maximize Demand
Container lines operating on Indian trade lanes are capitalizing on exceptional capacity demand from local exporters by introducing substantial surcharges across major shipping routes. According to re
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 23, 2026Port Congestion Fuels July Rate Hikes as 3.4M TEU Stranded
Major port congestion across Europe and Asia is creating significant headwinds for global container shipping, with approximately 3.4 million TEU of vessel capacity currently queued at key hubs. Shangh
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