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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 11, 2026Container Rates Stabilize as Carriers Cut Capacity Amid Softer Demand
Container shipping markets are entering a stabilization phase as carriers deploy strategic capacity cuts through blank voyages to maintain rate stability in the face of softening demand. The World Con
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 24, 2026Container Spot Rates Decline as Peak Season Softens
Container shipping spot rates are experiencing modest declines across all major east-west trade routes, signaling that 2024's peak season has plateaued in terms of pricing power. According to Drewry's
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