Transpacific Freight Rates Rise While Asia-Europe Lanes See Decline
What Happened?
Transpacific freight rates have strengthened in recent weekly readings, contrasting with a continued decline in Asia-Europe rates, creating a widening financial gap between these key east-west trade lanes. This divergence is consistently confirmed by data from individual routes, despite mixed results from global indexes. Carriers are actively managing capacity, with an increase in blank sailings announced ahead of China's Golden Week.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 24, 2026
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> North America, Asia -> Europe
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the Transpacific (Asia -> North America) and Asia -> Europe trade lanes, as this advisory details significant shifts in freight rates and capacity management affecting these routes.
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