North America Import Ocean Freight Update

Ocean Freight Update

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Demand has softened

  • Space is available. Blank Sailings are expected thru CNY

  • Trucking and intermodal has loosened significantly

  • Rates remain soft

  • 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 has declined

  • Space availability has opened up

  • USWC/USEC Congestion has improved, as well as railway transit

  • More capacity is being added into the Mediterranean

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

  • Rates continue downward trend, and will continue as capacity is added and demand drops

India to USA/Canada

  • Space is open but equipment is a challenge due to reduced imports from China

  • Blank sailings due to lunar new year

  • 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.