World Cup Fuels Explosive Surge in Container Freight Rates

​Driven by the ongoing Red Sea crisis, shippers rushing to move goods forward, and aggressive pricing by shipping lines, global container spot freight rates are soaring at a pace rarely seen in years.

El Niño Arrives, Dry Bulk Freight Rates Could Rise

El Niño Arrives, Dry Bulk Freight Rates Could Rise

Major Shipping Companies Forced to Shift from Sea to Land; Persian Gulf Freight Rates Hit Record Highs

Major Shipping Companies Forced to Shift from Sea to Land; Persian Gulf Freight Rates Hit Record Highs

Global oil freight rates rocket as U.S. sanctions tanker units of Chinese giant COSCO

​Key oil freight rates from the Middle East to Asia jumped nearly a fifth on Friday, with the global oil shipping market spooked by fresh United States sanctions on units of Chinese giant COSCO for alleged involvement in ferrying crude out of Iran.

Container freight rates slump 4.2% in April

Container freight rates fell 4.2% in April to their lowest level since June last according XSI Public Indices...

China’s coastal bulk freight index edges up

China’s coastal bulk freight market saw a overall demand growth last month, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE).

Freight fuel market moves back towards balance

The market for freight fuels is moving close to balance, after tightening significantly in 2017 and the first...