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(7 articles)Asia-U.S. Container Rates Edge Lower After Weeks of Gains
Container spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast fell $2 per FEU on October 7, marking the first daily decline in weeks according to Xeneta data. While this represents only a marginal move, it si
Container volumes hit record 17.46M TEUs as freight rates surge
Global container shipping volumes reached a record 17.46 million TEUs in August 2026, surpassing July's previous record and marking robust year-over-year growth despite significant operational headwin
Container Rates Decline as Trans-Pacific Spot Prices Fall 2%
The Drewry World Container Index fell 1% this week to $4,473 per forty-foot container, driven by declining spot rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes. While the moderation in rates offers
Container Rates Split as Liners Resume Red Sea Transits Despite Houthi Risk
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and Cosco are making an unprecedented operational gamble: resuming transits through the contested Red Sea corridor despite renewed Houthi a
Yang Ming's H1 2026 Rebound Signals Volatile Shipping Market Ahead
Taiwan-based Yang Ming Marine Transport delivered a substantial first-half 2026 earnings rebound, driven by three converging factors: tariff-driven cargo front-loading, an unusually strong early peak
Asia-US Container Rates Soar 276% Amid Iran Conflict
The escalating military conflict between Iran and the United States has driven trans-Pacific container spot rates to extraordinary levels, with Asia-to-US West Coast pricing up 276% since late Februar
Container Rates Hit 3-Year High as Iran Escalation Disrupts Trade
Ocean container freight rates have surged to near three-year highs, driven by a convergence of peak summer demand and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. East Coast trans-Pacific rates a