Ocean freight market update
China – North America/Europe
- Rate changes: Freight rates are decreasing as a result of reduced demand during the China’s National Day holiday.
- Market changes: Delays at US ports are improving steadily. In Canada, there are still significant delays at Vancouver and Prince Rupert ports. European ports, especially in Hamburg and Rotterdam, port activity is struggling under severe delays. This situation also causes longer lead times for shipping vessels to return to Asia.
- Recommendation: Set a buffer when planning your shipments due to anticipated congestions and delays.
Air freight/express market update
China – North America/Europe
- Rate changes: By mid-October, the freight rate of Freight via JL (Economy) increased.
China – Oceania
- Restriction changes: DPEX (Economy) of Australia and New Zealand now has the “only one parcel per shipment order” limit in place, with each dimension under 1 meter in length, and the weight under 30 kg each parcel.
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