News / Weak contract rates add to pressure on operators on Asia-Europe container trade

29/09/2015

Ocean freight rates for containers carried under long-term contracts on the two largest east-west tradelanes have declined sharply since the beginning of the year, according to Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Drewry’s Benchmarking Club (DBC) index, based on freight rate data confidentially provided by shippers, recorded a ...

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