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Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 16, 2026

Asia-Europe Spot Rates Rise Ahead of FAK Price Hikes

Asia-Europe container spot rates reversed three months of declines this week, with Shanghai-Rotterdam rates climbing 6% to $3,522 per 40ft and Shanghai-Genoa jumping 7% to $3,945 per 40ft. The increas

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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 12, 2026

Spot Rates No Longer Reliable Guide to Box Shipping Market

Sea-Intelligence has published research demonstrating that container spot rates have become increasingly volatile and unreliable as predictors of overall market conditions since the pandemic began. Th

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Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 6, 2026

39 Blanked Sailings Loom Post-Golden Week as Carriers Cut Capacity

Chinese carriers have announced 39 blanked sailings across major east-west trade lanes between weeks 41 and 45 (early October through early November), creating significant capacity headwinds for shipp

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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 14, 2026

OOCL Q2 Revenue Surges 19.8% as Transpacific Routes Lead

OOCL's second-quarter performance marks a significant turning point in the container shipping sector, with the carrier achieving double-digit revenue growth of 19.8% year-on-year and expanding lifting

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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 3, 2026

Peak Season Rate Hikes Show Signs of Slowing Momentum

Container freight rates resumed their upward climb this week on major east-west trade lanes following the 1 July carrier price hike announcements, signaling continued peak season pressure on shippers.

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