#transpacific-routes
(4 articles)Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi
Asia-US Container Rates Under Pressure; Fuel Costs May Limit Gains
The Asia-to-US container shipping corridor is experiencing upward rate pressure, driven by factors including seasonal demand patterns, capacity constraints, and shifts in trade flows. However, the mod
Westbound Ocean Freight Costs Spike Ahead of Peak Season
Westbound ocean freight costs are experiencing significant upward pressure as supply chain professionals anticipate the arrival of peak season demand. This surge reflects the typical seasonal pattern
Panama Canal Drought Disrupts Asia-US Trade Routes
A comprehensive analysis from the Asian Development Bank examines how drought conditions at the Panama Canal have created measurable disruptions in Asia-US trade patterns. Using micro-level shipment d