What will stop ocean freight container spot rates reaching pandemic levels?

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15/07/2024

The ocean container shipping market has been radically altered in 2024. Spot rates on major trades out of the Far East have increased by more than 300% between December 2023 and June 2024.

The current average spot rate of $7,648 from the Far East to US ...

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Patrick Burmester
July 15, 2024 at 1:39 pm
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