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Ocean Freight Market Update – November 2025
Trans-Pacific rates fluctuate as GRIs, easing USWC rollovers, blank sailings, and new U.S.–China trade talks shape the November 2025 freight market.
U.S.–China Fee Pause, Houston Channel Expansion, Trucking Market Recovery, and U.S.–Korea Trade Talks
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 11/3/25.
Tariff Tensions Widen, Rare Earth Strategy Shifts, and Trucking Licensing Climate Tightens
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 10/27/25.
Tariffs on India and China Escalate, Truck Imports Face New Fees, Air Cargo Markets Tighten
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 10/20/25.
Ocean Freight Market Update – October 2025
The Trans-Pacific freight market faces mounting volatility as new GRIs take effect and a proposed 100% U.S. import tariff on Chinese goods looms. Carriers are blanking 14% of capacity while pre-tariff bookings surge, creating port congestion and schedule disruptions. New U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels and China’s retaliatory measures add further complexity heading into Q4.
Retailers Forecast Months-Long Dip in US Imports, Inland Trucking Capacity Tightens, Canada Post Workers Shift Strike Tactics
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 10/13/25.
US Trucking Industry Faces Weak Q4 Demand, Rebound in ‘26 Expected, LTL Carriers Under Pressure on Pricing, New Trump Tariffs
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 10/6/25.
White House Issues New Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products – But Drawback Remains Eligible
The White House has announced new Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and wood products, citing risks to U.S. mills, supply chains, and infrastructure needs. Tariffs range from 10% on softwood lumber to as high as 50% on cabinetry by 2026. Importantly, the proclamation confirms that duty drawback remains eligible, allowing importers who re-export qualifying products to recover up to 99% of duties paid.
Trans-Pacific Carriers Blank More October Sailings, Spot Rates Decline, Services Stop as Canadian Postal Workers Go on Strike
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 9/30/25.
Trans-Pacific Container Spot Rates Fall After Short Surge, White House Mulls Expanding Scope of Tariffs, Strong Volumes at Port of LA
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 9/22/25.
Supreme Court Will Decide Future of Reciprocal Tariffs, Case Will Be Heard in November, US Retailers Increase Import Forecast But Warn of Q4 Decline
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 9/15/25.
Freight Market Update – September 2025
Carriers drove rates higher this month with GRIs up $800–$900/FEU, pushing Asia–USWC spot rates up nearly 21% week-over-week. Demand remains weak, with U.S. bookings down 20%, while Golden Week blank sailings and growing congestion at Shanghai, Ningbo, and Qingdao are tightening space further.
Meanwhile, alliances are slashing October capacity, and the USTR extended Section 301 tariff exclusions through Nov 2025—offering importers some relief amid ongoing volatility.