Return of downward pressure on container spot freight rates
Container spot freight rates on the main east-west trades were largely flat this week, after ...
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Shipping lines met with very limited success in achieving the planned general rate increases in August on the key trade between Asia and North America, according to shipping and supply chain consultancy Drewry. A key factor is sluggish demand combined with continuing overcapacity, pointing to a weak peak season.
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