Download Full Report [https://www.linerlytica.com/uploads/Linerlytica-MP09.pdf?utm_source=W202209] MARKET BRIEF – 2022 WEEK 9 Freight rates remained soft last week as carriers were unable to push through the 1 March rate increases, with the SCFI recording its 8th consecutive weekly drop. Volumes remain soft with carriers still hoping for a pick up in demand in late March/early April in order to push for the next round of rate increases. Port congestion remains steady, with the Ukraine-Russia c
Download Full Report [https://www.linerlytica.com/uploads/Linerlytica-MP08.pdf?utm_source=W202208] MARKET BRIEF - 2022 WEEK 8 The Ukraine crisis has no immediate impact on the container markets even though spot freight rates dropped broadly albeit marginally last week, with Asian export volumes still not strong enough to prevent rates from falling. Although some carriers have announced early March rate increases, most carriers have extended their rates until Mid-March before they push for furth
Download Full Report [https://www.linerlytica.com/uploads/Linerlytica-MP07.pdf?utm_source=W202207] MARKET BRIEF - 2022 WEEK 7 Spot freight rates weathered the post Chinese New Year period relatively well despite marginal falls on the SCFI spot rates last week due to weaker Australia and Latin America rates. Asia Europe rates also weakened slightly but Transpacific rates were mostly unchanged due to persistent port congestion that is holding up 11.6% of total capacity. Charter rates strengthened
Download full report here [https://www.linerlytica.com/uploads/Linerlytica-MP06.pdf] MARKET BRIEF – 2022 WEEK 6 Spot freight rates fell for the 5th consecutive week but the drop was relatively muted given the Chinese holiday lull. Rates to South America tumbled 6% due to the impact of new capacity introduced on the trade but the fall remains mild relative to previous years. Charter rates remain firm, with asking rates and periods continuing to rise due to the scarcity of available tonnage with