News / Full ships could lead to a more stable container shipping market

24/08/2018

Container spot rates on the major tradelanes were stable this week, but with headhaul vessels running full and cargo being rolled, rates are likely to spike soon.

This week’s Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) recorded a 3.3% uplift for rates to North Europe, to $959 per ...

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