North America Import Ocean Freight Update

Ocean Freight Update

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Demand has softened significantly

  • Space is available, tighter in some regions. Blank Sailings are expected

  • Congestion still at major US points like LA/LGB (2wk Dwell)

  • Trucking and intermodal still tight from rail ramps in Midwest

  • Rates continue to decline from most regions

  • China still under Zero Tolerance Covid Restrictions

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

  • SSL Routings continue to adjust to account for lower demand

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Demand is declining slowly

  • Space availability remains tight, especially to USEC

  • USWC/USEC Congestion is improving

  • Equipment still major issue at EU origin points, specifically from the Mediterranean

  • Delays due to origin port and transship port congestion has improved slightly

  • Forecast/Bookings highly recommended 21-28 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 30-40 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates are declining slowly

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