freight rates

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Asian congestion is pushing carriers toward Suez, increasing Asia-Europe capacity as freight rates soften from mid-year highs

14th September 2026

Asia-Europe rates fall as Suez returns

14th September 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Ocean container freight rates are set to fall further in February, influenced by the ongoing Middle East ceasefire and the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the latest data from Xeneta.

3rd February 2025

Ocean freight rates to fall further

3rd February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Strikes at US ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast have been called off following a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and…

10th January 2025

Shipping rates may fall after US strikes averted

10th January 2025

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Falling freight rates will pose a challenge to shipping companies throughout 2024, according to the latest research from Drewry.

7th February 2024

Freight rates to fall further in 2024

7th February 2024