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Transpacific Eastbound Market Update – Week 36, 2023
Historically the calendar weeks of 34-37 experience some of the strongest liftings on the TPEB trade. When reported, August imports results should reflect the best numbers since October 2022. Procuring capacity has been relatively easy, except for shipments into Southern California, where simply due to aggressive blank sailings into the…
Sep 07, 2023
Transpacific Eastbound Market Update – Week 32, 2023
The carriers’ strategic withdrawal of capacity through blank sailings, mergers, and service cancellations, which amounted to almost 25% of Transpacific capacity, has yielded successful results, with freight rates surging by a similar percentage since June.
Aug 08, 2023
06.15.23: Client Advisory – ILWU, PMA Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
At last…some encouraging news from the West Coast! A tentative agreement on a new six-year contract, covering all 29 ports along the US West Coast, was announced late Wednesday night by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).
Jun 15, 2023