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High ImpactAug 4, 2026Ocean Rates Jump 300% in 5 Months: Supply Chain Chaos Deepens
Ocean freight rates have skyrocketed more than 300% over the past five months, creating severe operational headaches for manufacturers and shippers across North America and globally. According to GEOD
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 7, 2026Ocean Shipping Cartel: Market Power Drives Record Freight Rates
The global ocean shipping industry is experiencing significant rate escalation driven by concentrated market power among major carriers. Shippers are grappling with unprecedented freight costs as the
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