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Fight for Trans-Pacific Vessel Space Intensifying

Consumer demand in the US is predicted to drive import growth through the peak shipping season this fall. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com....

Peak Season Demand Looms as Yantian Tackles Huge Backlog

Shippers using the world's busiest port of Shenzhen have struggled to get their loaded exports out over the past month, with carriers...

Trans-Pacific carriers pushing rate increases more often

Peak season holiday shipments on top of back-to-school merchandise are creating unprecedented demand for vessel space in June. Photo...

Trans-Pacific spot rates build ahead of peak season after lull

While they do not account for the premium rates that shippers must pay for preferential loadings, two key trans-Pacific container...

April imports from Asia down from March but still impressive

Fueled by e-commerce sales, US imports from Asia are projected to remain high for the rest of the year. Photo caption: Shutterstock.com....

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