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Home > Ocean Freight Rates Between Asia, the United States, and Europe: An Unstable Balance Between Capacity Cuts and Geopolitical Risks

Ocean Freight Rates Between Asia, the United States, and Europe: An Unstable Balance Between Capacity Cuts and Geopolitical Risks

24 December 2025 | Commodities, Commodities, Economy, Futured, Highlights, Market Forecasts - Industrial Metals, News

The fourth quarter continues to be a volatile one for transpacific ocean freight rates, with weekly fluctuations reflecting a market that remains fragile but is carefully guided by carriers' strategies. Over the past week, rates to the US West Coast rose 8%, increasing by approximately $200 to $2,100 per full-weighted equivalent (FEU). This increase is […]

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