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Asia–Europe Trade Lane Update Rates Under Pressure as Port Congestion Eases
The Asia–Europe trade lane is entering the pre- and post-Chinese New Year window under a soft demand backdrop and easing operational pressure in North Europe, while carriers continue to fine-tune pricing and capacity to stabilise the market. Below is our latest origin-side assessment for the upcoming half of the month, combining trade team insights with […]
Asia–LATAM Capacity Watch Pre-CNY Congestion and February Blank Sailings
While the first month of 2026 has closed, and the Asia–LATAM market is entering the Chinese New Year period under unusually soft demand conditions. Unlike the typical pre-holiday rush seen in previous years, cargo momentum ahead of this Lunar New Year has been noticeably subdued. Against this backdrop, carriers are managing supply aggressively, and operational […]
Transpacific Market Update Ahead of Year of Horse
The Transpacific market from Asia to the Far West continues to operate in a highly capacity-managed environment, with carriers balancing muted demand signals against aggressive supply controls. Below is our latest market assessment for the upcoming half of February, based on trade team feedback and current macro developments, to support your planning and expectation management. […]
From Peak to Pivot: Asia–Europe Market Update Ahead of CNY
The Asia–Europe market is moving into the final phase of January with clearer confirmation that recent rate peaks have passed and carriers are shifting focus toward securing pre-holiday volumes. Pricing behavior, capacity deployment, and geopolitical developments are all converging into a more transitional market environment as we approach the Chinese New Year period. This update […]
LATAM Trade Lane Market Conditions & Forward Outlook in Late January
The Asia–LATAM market continues to move through a subdued phase as January progresses into its second half. Cargo demand has remained softer than expected, and the traditional pre–Chinese New Year rush has yet to materialize. This update is intended to enhance visibility from Asia origin and provide clearer expectation management around near-term rate behavior, capacity […]
Late January Outlook & Capacity Signals in Transpacific Market
The Transpacific market is moving into the second half of January with clearer signs of softening demand, disciplined carrier behavior, and early positioning ahead of the Chinese New Year slowdown. This update is intended to enhance visibility from Asia origin and support expectation management around rate dynamics and capacity availability for shipments moving to the […]
Transpacific Shipping Update: Rate Trends & Space Availability from Asia
We would like to share an update from the Asia origin side focused specifically on the Transpacific trade lane, to help align expectations on rate direction, space conditions, and booking execution. Compared with the softer market seen in December, the Transpacific market in January has shown clear signs of tightening, driven by carrier capacity control […]
Asia to Latin America Market Conditions and Planning Notes
We would like to share an update from the Asia origin side focused on the Asia to Latin America trade lane, following the close of 2025 and the start of the new year. This update is intended to provide clearer visibility on current market conditions and help manage expectations around rate direction, capacity planning, and […]
Asia Europe Shipping Market Pulse January 2026
We would like to share an update from the Asia origin perspective on the Asia to Europe trade lane. This note is intended to enhance visibility at origin and to support expectation alignment on rate direction, capacity conditions, and near-term planning considerations. The Europe market is currently undergoing a transitional phase in which headline spot […]
Reading the Market: Asia–Europe Rate and Capacity Signals Ahead
We are entering a phase where the Asia–Europe market remains structurally tight, shaped by disciplined carrier pricing, high vessel utilization, and persistent operational constraints in Europe. This update consolidates insights from our China and Southeast Asia trade teams, together with recent macro and operational developments, to enhance origin-side visibility and help align expectations on rate […]