Freight Rates

Tanker spot freight rates, especially for VLCCs, increased in August across all major routes, recovering from a prior decline.

Container shipping capacity is returning to the Red Sea, while rates from China to Jeddah and Khor al Fakkan break Covid-19 records

The New ConTex index shows stable to slightly rising container ship charter rates, reflecting market resilience

The Drewry World Container Index remained stable at $4,476 per 40ft container, while Transpacific rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles…

Global softwood markets anticipate tighter supply as demand for construction timber and packaging outpaces modest production growth.

US LTL trucking prices climbed 4.5% in August, driven by rising fuel costs ahead of the peak fall season.

Oil tanker freight rates have reached record levels due to a recent wave of attacks on shipping during the US-Iran conflict

Secondhand tanker and dry bulk vessel prices hit record highs, fueled by strong spot rates and sustained buyer demand

Shrinking capacity is pushing freight to fewer motor carriers and raising trucking rates, but a real recovery hasn't begun

Ocean carriers are capitalizing on volatile freight rates to secure higher returns, despite market oversupply, according to Maersk's CEO

A third of deep-sea traffic has returned to the Red Sea, but this hasn't lowered freight rates, says Xeneta

US container imports reached 2.6 million TEUs in August 2026, the third-highest monthly volume on record

The dry bulk market has reached its highest levels in five years, with Capesize rates exceeding $54,000 daily

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell by 2.7% to a one-week low of 3,521 points, ending its two-day advance

TEN Ltd. reported record gross revenues of $551.4 million for the first half of 2026, a significant increase from 2025

European crude oil imports are rising, with Brent prices topping $100 after Strait of Hormuz attacks.

Imported iron ore margins have decreased, driven by falling spot prices and reduced activity at Chinese steel mills

Global Shippers Forum seeks more transparency from ocean carriers on Red Sea transit safety amid ongoing security risks.

Maersk has implemented an emergency freight surcharge on shipments to and from Upper Gulf ports due to rising security risks.

VLCC daily earnings are expected to stay above $100,000 into next year, more than double historic levels.

Tanker freight rates are at record highs due to Persian Gulf conflict and complex oil market workarounds

Global container rates have climbed 143% due to port congestion, strong Asian exports, and tight capacity ahead of Golden Week

The Baltic Dry Index decreased by 99 points, reaching 3521 on September 10, reflecting global bulk commodity shipping costs.

Xeneta has rolled out new features to its freight intelligence platform, offering shippers enhanced market transparency and data-driven…

Container shipping rates have climbed for six consecutive weeks due to strong Americas demand and typhoon-induced delays at Chinese ports

On-time vessel arrivals at major Asian ports have declined since July, increasing congestion and pushing up freight rates

A U.S. FMC judge dismissed Peloton's $33.7 million demurrage claim against Flexport, setting a precedent for "store door" shipping.

An overview of current time charter rates for tanker and dry bulk shipping sectors, detailing market conditions.

Capesize dry bulk rates have climbed to multi-year highs, driven by strong Atlantic demand and increased vessel ordering.

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index increased for the second day, rising about 1% to 3,620 points.