Ocean freight market update
China – North America
- Rate changes: Without a bounce-back in demand, freight rates continue to fall.
- Market changes: Congestions have been seen at major US sea ports and rail hubs. In Canada, port congestions and delays have been worsening. Railway delays are getting better than last week.
- Recommendation: Book your freight at least 2 weeks prior to the cargo ready date (CRD).
China – Europe
- Rate changes: Freight rates are decreasing as a result of reduced demand.
- Market changes: Space is readily available but schedule reliability is affected. European ports are struggling under severe delays. This situation also causes longer lead times for shipping vessels to return to Asia.
- Recommendation: Set a buffer time when planning your shipments.
Air freight/express market update
China – America/Europe/Oceania
- Rate changes: In the second half of October, the freight rates of Express via JY (Premium) increased, including Indonesia, South America, Europe, and Africa.
The freight rate of Freight via JL (Economy) decreased.
- New services available: On-time delivery guaranteed offerings are available from Air Charter Express US (Premium). For chartered SKA customers, logistics VIPs, and customers with a logistics level of Level-2 or Level-3, the company provides an on-time delivery guarantee (with compensations for shipping delays).
Lightweight Goods Express (Standard) now operates 2-30KG shipping in the US, France, and Australia.
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