Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 19, 2026Ocean Freight Rates Spike 400% Despite Flat Demand—Here's Why
Ocean container freight rates have surged over 400% to $9,400 per TEU on the China-U.S. East Coast lane, but this spike is **not** driven by demand growth. In fact, cargo volumes from China to the U.S
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