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ModerateOct 9, 2026Transpacific Spot Rates Fall as Peak Season Ends, Carriers Plan Increases
Ocean freight spot rates on major transpacific routes declined this week, signaling the end of the protracted peak shipping season following China's Golden Week holiday. Drewry's World Container Index
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 27, 2026Container Spot Rates Fall as Global Shipping Demand Weakens
Container spot rates are extending their downward trajectory as global shipping demand shows signs of cooling. This development reflects broader market conditions where excess capacity meets moderatin
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 17, 2026Ocean Freight Rates Fall as Capacity Rises, Demand Softens
The container shipping market is showing its first signs of cooling after months of sustained high pricing. The World Container Index reported declines across major east-west trade lanes this week, Sh
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