North America Import Ocean Freight Update

GLOBAL CONGESTION AND EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES CONTINUE

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Demand remains extremely high

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 30-45 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, August 15 GRI implemented

  • Destination Port Congestion Charges Levied; varies by carrier

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment availability is poor to critical

  • Overbookings/Rollovers Persist

  • Delays due to origin port congestion worsen

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 45-50 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates continue to increase, September GRI expected

India to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment availability is poor to critical

  • Rollovers/delays continue

  • Inland Depots severely congested and short on equipment

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 50-60 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates continue to increase, September GRI expected

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