Spot rate gap widens amid US labour fears

Spot rates for shipping from Asia to the US East Coast have surged to their highest differential compared to West Coast rates in nearly two years, reflecting growing concerns over potential labour strikes and a significant shift in import volumes.

Spot rates graph showing USWC-EC differential from Asia is at its widest in almost two years

Spot rates for shipping from Asia to the US East Coast have surged to their highest differential compared to West Coast rates in nearly two years, reflecting growing concerns over potential labour strikes and a significant shift in import volumes.