North America Import Ocean Freight Update

Global Congestion and Equipment Shortages Continue

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Bookings recommended 28-42 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Space is under capacity and equipment is in critical supply

  • Blanks sailings increase, Congestion Worsens, Yantian disruptions due to Covid outbreak expected to continue for several weeks

  • Rates continue to increase

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment is still tight but improving at major ports

  • Some port of call omissions, some carriers refusing bookings, blank sailings ensue

  • Reliability improving

  • Bookings recommended 30-35 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates continue to increase

India to USA/Canada

  • Space is still tight and equipment is still in short supply

  • Rollovers/delays highly likely due to recent covid restrictions

  • Bookings recommended 30-35 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates continue to increase

To discuss your cargo or solutions on particular lanes, please contact your South East World Wide, Ltd. Sales Representative.