freight rates

In recent weeks, the sea transportation market has shown a decrease in the level of freight rates. The trend was caused by holidays in Asia and a decrease in import demand in Europe.

Freight rates are breaking all records: at the end of June, six-digit numbers were requested for container vessels with a capacity of 2.8 thousand to 5 thousand TEU. USM figured out what caused the rise in freight rates, why they will not drop in the near future, and what consumers can expect.