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Shippers Ease Up on Trans-Pacific Shipments

Transportation
Dec 20, 2024
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Freight rates for trans-Pacific shipments from Asia to the United States have decreased, reflecting a reduced sense of urgency among shippers to frontload shipments ahead of potential port labor disruptions in January. In contrast, rates for Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean routes have risen due to increased demand ahead of the Lunar New Year.

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