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In this week’s Freight Market Update, equipment shortages and port congestion in Asia are beginning to improve, though still fall short of meeting current demand. Blank sailings are expected in July and August on Far East Westbound (FEWB) trade lanes. In the Mediterranean, carrier utilization has reached 100%, driving up rates for both West and East Mediterranean routes in July. Global air cargo tonnage dropped 5% (June 17-23, 2024), but rates rose 1% to $2.54/kg—10% higher than last year, and 43% higher than pre-COVID levels. Check out the full update for more and subscribe today to stay on top of the latest news and trends from around the industry. #supplychain #logistics #freightmarket #freightindustry #oceanfreight #oceancargo #oceanshipping #airfreight #aircargo #airshipping #trucking #intermodal #railfreight

Want to stay on top of the latest trade lane news and updates? Join Flexport's Kyle Beaulieu and Alexis Boutet for our next "Freight Market Update Live” on July 11. We’ll cover what’s currently happening on the TPEB and in the air freight market. 🌊✈️ 📌 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/etsJBthC #supplychain #freightmarket #oceanshipping #oceanfreight #oceancargo #globaltrade #webinar

Amid ongoing Red Sea disruptions, shippers continue to juggle a growing list of concerns. “We’re almost right back where we were at the peak of COVID,” Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen told Bloomberg Television. “Back then, people got very emotional [about freight rate surges and breaches of contract]. When the same things happen now, they remember.” Ryan also discussed: • Ocean shipping capacity through 2026, and the resulting impact on pricing • How technology can help shippers circumvent delays during the peak season rush • How an International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike could upend supply chains nationwide Watch the full interview here → https://flx.to/BT

Between soaring ocean rates, port congestion, and labor union negotiations, air freight volumes have surged through an unusually busy summer, suggesting the pull-forward of an early peak season. But the air market comes with its own capacity challenges. FreightWaves breaks it down: https://flx.to/air And retailers across the board are shipping early via water *and* air, all while juggling rapid inventory pivots. Why? Higher-than-expected sales increases, according to nearly half of respondents to a recent Flexport webinar poll. Watch the full Freight Market Update Live webinar for more: https://lnkd.in/epD_4fBH

As ocean rates near a two-year high, how can shippers navigate increasingly turbulent waters? The answer: it’s complicated. “The decision to ship is inelastic,” says Nathan Strang, Flexport’s Director of Ocean Freight. “[Businesses] need to ship their goods to get them to market, and then face the choice of passing through that cost to the end-consumer, or absorbing the cost against their revenue.” Read the rest here → https://flx.to/costs

In this week’s Freight Market Update, volumes continue to exceed last year’s numbers on the Transpacific route, despite structurally blank sailings due to Cape of Good Hope routings and port congestion in Asia and North America. On the Far East Westbound (FEWB), shippers are pushing for earlier cargo departures to avoid further freight cost increases. Ocean rates for Q3 are increasing in the broader U.S. export market, driven by rising rates in global container markets. Check out the full update for more, and subscribe today to stay on top of the latest news and trends from around the industry. #supplychain #logistics #freightmarket #freightindustry #oceanfreight #oceancargo #oceanshipping #airfreight #aircargo #airshipping #trucking #intermodal #railfreight

As Pride Month comes to a close, we’re thrilled to celebrate one of our own changemakers: Ashianna Esmail, Flexport’s Chief Legal Officer, has won the Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award from the National LGBTQ Bar Association in recognition of her achievements and outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ legal community! Beyond leading our legal and compliance teams, Ashianna serves as the executive sponsor of Flexport’s Pride Alliance Employee Resource Group (ERG), and has spoken about technology and risk management at the Lesbians Who Tech Summit.  Learn more about Ashianna’s work here → https://flx.to/ae