'Cargo collision' expected as transpacific capacity tightens and rates rise
Transpacific shippers keen to take advantage of the 90-day tariff time-out are likely to be ...
With capacity remaining extremely tight ahead of Chinese New Year, shippers are bracing for a further wave of rate increases on container trades out of Asia.
The spot rate indices this week were virtually unchanged – the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) Asia-North Europe component stable at $14,496 per 40ft, and its US west coast and east coast readings at $14,924 and $16,865 per 40ft, respectively.
However, The Loadstar understands that carriers are preparing to roll out GRIs (general rate increases) and FAK ...
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