News / New Asia-Europe peak season underway as ocean spots stay strong

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23/12/2025

Merry Christmas: the new peak season on the Asia-Europe trade gets underway as shippers and their freight service providers take their annual break.

When they return to work in early January, one of the first things in their in-trays will be advisories of new peak season ...

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