News / Transpacific BCOs 'sitting on their hands' as spot rates tumble

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There was another significant fall in transpacific container spot rates, as recorded on Friday by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), just as the new contract season negotiations kicked off.

The US west coast component of the SCFI fell 7.6% to $1,431 per 40ft, while spot ...

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