News / Shipper frustration as spot rates rise alongside demand, and cargo is rolled

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A strengthening demand scenario on the Asia-European trades appears to have caught carriers and forwarders by surprise, and tightening space has increased the chances of shipments moving under long-term contracts being rolled.

“My inbox started to blow up towards the end of last week, with customers ...

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