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

  • Congestion persists, disruptions due to Covid expected to continue

  • Intermodal strains increase, recommend terminating at coastal ports to avoid intermodal delays and utilizing trucking services inland

  • Rates continue to increase, July 15 GRI implemented

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment is critical

  • Blank sailings to USWC ensue

  • Delays due to origin port congestion worsen

  • Bookings recommended 45-50 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 and backlog

  • Bookings recommended 40-50 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.