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(3 articles)Procurement
ModerateJul 15, 2026Ocean freight rates near peak—hold off on annual contracts
Flexport, a major digital freight forwarder, is cautioning shippers against committing to long-term ocean freight contracts during the current rate spike, predicting that pricing pressure will ease ma
The Loadstar#ocean-freight-rates#contract-strategy#seasonal-demand
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 20, 2026Container Rates: Asia-Europe Slides, Transpacific Strengthens
Freightos reports a divergence in container shipping markets as of May 2026, with Asia-Europe trade lanes experiencing rate softening while transpacific routes (Asia to North America) demonstrate stro
Freightos#container-rates#asia-europe-shipping#transpac-lanes
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactApr 26, 2026Maersk Report: Shipping Volatility Becomes New Structural Norm
Maersk's latest market report signals that elevated volatility in global shipping will persist as a structural feature rather than a temporary cyclical phenomenon. This finding has profound implicatio
Trans.INFO#maersk-volatility#ocean-freight-risk#supply-chain-disruption