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Container spot rates surge across major trades

The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.3% on Friday compared to the previous week, climbing 214.97 points to 2,520.76. This follows a…
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Container Shortage Crisis in Northern China

Freight forwarders are reporting a critical shortage of containers in northern China. This issue is exacerbated by a surprisingly robust market and diminished…
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Navigating the Perils: Understanding and Mitigating the 16 Risks of Using Dry Containers for Shipping

In global commerce, dry containers (General Purposes and High Cubes with six walls) are crucial for transporting goods across oceans, continents, and borders.…
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Carriers seek alternatives due to Colombo Port’s capacity crunch

Terminal capacity pressure is mounting at Colombo port in Sri Lanka, leading to a spill-over effect on other ports in the subcontinent region.…
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