Your weekly freight rates guide

The Dispatch - Week 29

Rates Rates continue to slowly dip, though they are being held up by numerous blank sailings. The indexes below continue to show an accurate visual of the direction of rates over time, though spot rates are achievable at up to 10% below these levels. Get a Quote XSI® - C

The Dispatch - Week 28

Rates More mumblings across the industry of rates having peaked and the carrier's boom time being nearly over. Some interesting opinions on LinkedIn that rates could be as low as $2000 per FEU come Chinese New Year 2023 😱 I’m not sure we’ll see rates at those levels again,

The Dispatch - Week 26

Rates Numerous articles this week noting how spot rates had fallen under contracted rate levels, and how this could be the start of an eventual return to pre-pandemic pricing levels. You can see from the XSI & FBX charts below that rates had flatlined somewhat of late, but we are certainly

The Dispatch - Week 24

Rates The situation remains very much the same for pricing from Asia to Europe. Rates are bobbing around at similar levels, with lower deals available on specific sailing options for limited TEU volumes. With talk of an ‘early peak season’ being mentioned more frequently, it will be interesting to see

The Dispatch - Week 21

Rates XSI® - C Report a figure of $10,345 per 40’ container (FEU) dated 23/05/22 (down 0.20% WoW) FBX Report a figure of $10,583 per 40’ container (FEU) dated 27/05/22 (down 0% WoW) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Anger as terminal operators impose new customs charge

The Dispatch - Week 19

Rates Much of the same this week on the rates from China and Asia. Spot rates deals are still very much the best best for the cheapest rates, with traditional liner options falling below the new Charter services in most container sizes (20’s the exception) XSI® - C Report

The Dispatch - Week 18

Rates The market continues to ‘feel’ like it’s going to drop further, but currently the situation remains the same. Any options below the advertised prices are applicable to specific vessel options. It really is very much a spot market play at the minute, as always get in touch for

The Dispatch - Week 16

Rates Things still feeling very much the same with rates from China to the UK. Though the reductions seem to have plateaued and the lowest offers only available on specific sailings rather than a general market rate. The rate of exchange is one to keep an eye on for anyone

The Dispatch - Week 14

Rates Continuing to see rates moving downward, though not dramatically. The indices below give a good picture of the trends, however achievable rates are actually below this level currently. XSI® - C Report a figure of $11,434 per 40’ container (FEU) dated 05/04/22 (down 9.96%) FBX