Freight Right reports ocean freight rates have doubled since March, driven by reduced vessel capacity and tight shipping space, signaling upcoming challenges for importers.

Ocean spot freight rates are accelerating at their fastest pace since last June in a sign that the peak shipping season is ...

The conflict in the Middle East, rising fuel costs, and ongoing tariff uncertainty are disrupting global ocean shipping ...

Just as the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy get good news on inflation, with consumer prices and wholesale prices softening, a major global trade inflation indicator is headed in the wrong direction.

New data shows that freight rates for ocean carriers have risen significantly since the start of May. According to Freightos, ex-Asia rates have increased by around $1,000 per 40-foot-equivalent units ...

Ocean freight rates from Asia to the U.S. have begun to decline, providing some relief for U.S. shippers. But cargo shipping costs are still massively up since December 14 when the Red Sea crisis ...

The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not only driving up sea freight — air freights are going to get higher too, as global trade flows get increasingly disrupted. The delays to maritime trade may ...

The second half of October has delivered a strong rebound in ocean freight rates as more carriers are successfully blanking sailings and implementing general rate increases (GRIs). According to data ...

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Recent years have been rough for ocean freight forecasting. This year is no exception. Just a few months into 2025, and the market is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable, and ...

Supply chain professionals in the ocean freight industry are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and technology can be a powerful ally in achieving these goals. With the ...