Trans-Pacific Carriers Blank More October Sailings, Spot Rates Decline, Services Stop as Canadian Postal Workers Go on Strike
This week: Ocean carriers on the trans-Pacific trade routes blank October sailings in bid to stop rate plummet After CUPW workers go on strike, Canada Post suspends all mail and parcel services nationwide Federal appeals court strikes down FMC rule limiting who...
Trans-Pacific Container Spot Rates Fall After Short Surge, White House Mulls Expanding Scope of Tariffs, Strong Volumes at Port of LA
This week: Following brief surge earlier in the month, Trans-Pacific container spot rates on the way back down White House seeks comment on expanding the scope of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts Despite tariffs and trade uncertainty, cargo volumes remain...
Supreme Court Will Decide Future of Reciprocal Tariffs, Case Will Be Heard in November, US Retailers Increase Import Forecast But Warn of Q4 Decline
This week: US Supreme Court approves Trump admin petition on reciprocal tariffs, will hear case in November US retailers increase import forecast, but still expect a sharp year-over-year decline in Q4 2025 Experts expect US trucking overcapacity to keep pricing power...
Freight Market Update – September 2025
This month: Spot rates spiked as carriers pushed a $800–$900/FEU GRI on Sept 1, with further hikes slated for Sept 15 and Oct 1. Asia–USWC rates surged 20.95% week-over-week, driven by blank sailings and space tightening—not demand. Bookings to the U.S. fell 20% over...