North America Import Ocean Freight Update

Ocean Freight Update

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Demand has softened slightly

  • Space is available, tighter in some regions. Blank Sailings on some lanes

  • Congestion has eased at both USEC and USWC ports, but still in flux

  • Trucking and intermodal options opened up

  • Rates declining from most regions

  • China still under Zero Tolerance Covid Restrictions

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 14-21 day advance notice prior to Cargo Ready Date

  • SSL Routings continue to adjust to account for lower demand

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Demand is high

  • Space and equipment availability remains tight to USEC

  • USWC/USEC Congestion is improving

  • Delays due to origin port and transship port congestion continues

  • Forecast/Bookings highly recommended 45-50 day advance notice prior to Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates are seeing slight decline but not at pace of other lanes

India to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment is improved

  • Rollovers/delays are minimal

  • ICD points still lack equipment and are experiencing delays

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

  • Rates are declining

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