Freight rate surge shocks Indian importers on Asia routes
NEW DELHI : Indian importers sourcing goods from Asia, especially from China, are facing a steep hike in container freight rates, underscoring the ongoing volatility in the shipping
Asia-US container rates fall further; trend expected to continue post-ILA strike
HOUSTON : Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US continued to fall after a lengthy strike was averted at US Gulf and East
Container freight rates take a dip amid sluggish exports from India in Sept
NEW DELHI : Freight rates on the main trades out of India got down in September as the pace of exports slowed. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average
Indian Ports shows hiking freight rates by nearly 70% in August (YoY)
NEW DELHI : August 2024 freight rates have surged nearly 70% year-on-year across Indian ports, showing global shipping disruptions, sustained demand and capacity constraints, which will add to
Container freight rates out of India begin to trend down after strong gains in July
MUMBAI : Container freight rates on trades out of India have generally moderated in August with the exception of bookings to Europe, according to an analysis of market
Futures show more downside to freight rates in 2025
SHANGHAI : Shanghai container futures trades suggest that Asia-Europe freight rates could fall further in 2025, after appearing to have peaked now. On 5 August, the index points
Spot rate growth slows but ocean container shipping market will remain extremely challenging
OSLO : Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but there are signs the recent dramatic growth may be slowing. The latest data from
Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
SINGAPORE : Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no
Supply chain disruptions and rising demand boost container freight rates globally
NEW YORK : Shares of major container shipping firms soared on Monday, fueled by the climbing freight rates. Notably, the Shanghai Container Freight Index, a key indicator of
Freight rate fall on trades out of India continues as exporters bet on new fiscal year
MUMBAI : Container freight rates on trades out of India have continued to soften from the Red Sea crisis-driven highs, according to the latest market analysis. On the