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EU Transport Research and Innovation brief week 36 2026
22:18
Global ocean freight is severely bifurcated, marked by skyrocketing Transpacific spot rates (with Shanghai to New York hitting $9,587 per FEU) due to peak-season front-loading ahead of potential labor strikes. This directly contrasts with rapid rate erosion on Asia-Europe lanes where softening consumer demand and dropping blank sailings are releasing significant immediate capacity.
A profound…