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Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

Freightos

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing $4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering?

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Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone

Supply Chain Matters

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. That is not good for retailers and manufacturers, each under the looking glass to reduce not only transportation but also inventory carrying costs. Separate U.S. All rights reserved.

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Freight Delays – What Every Merchant Needs to Know

Ware2Go

Supply chain disruptions like freight delays may continue well beyond this year’s peak holiday shopping season. Freight delays have affected consumers and merchants alike. After 18 months of disruptions, the state of international freight was shaky at best heading into this holiday shopping season.

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2023 Truckload Freight Market Report

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. After the government stimulus, we had a robust return to demand for products and services.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. Chinese Lunar New Year in the face of a new pandemic lays before us. I expect disruption.