25/05/2026
Ocean Freight Alert: Spot Rates Double! 🚢
The global shipping market is facing a sudden surge. As of mid-May, spot rates on major trade lanes have nearly doubled since March—not due to consumer demand, but because carriers are aggressively squeezing vessel capacity.
What this means for your supply chain:
Space Shortages: Severe capacity crunches on all major ocean routes.
Booking Strains: Strict carrier restrictions leading to massive increases in global rolled cargo.
Rate Pressure: Costs are expected to climb even higher looking ahead to June.
Discover how this artificial capacity crunch is altering the traditional peak summer shipping season.
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