News / Strong gains on the transpacific as US imports swell and GRIs begin to bite

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Container spot freight rates on the key transpacific eastbound trade have started 2025 with strong gains, following the partial implementation of 1 January general rate increases (GRIs) and ongoing healthy demand.

Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) showed a 7% week-on-week gain on its Shanghai-Los Angeles leg, ...

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