Ocean Freight Rates Skyrocket as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Ocean Freight Rates Skyrocket as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

New data shows that freight rates for ocean carriers have risen significantly since the start of May. According to Freightos, ex-Asia rates have increased by around $1,000 per 40-foot-equivalent units (FEU) since the end of April, climbing to $4,000/FEU for routes to the U.S. West Coast and Northern Europe, as well as $5,000 to the Mediterranean and $5,400/FEU to the East Coast. Read More: Red Sea Risk Matrix — A Model for Managing Supply Chain DisruptionFreightos attributes this to…
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