Spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast are up 120% since mid-May, while the East Coast lane is 85% higher compared to the last six weeks, according to Freightos.
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Spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast are up 120% since mid-May, while the East Coast lane is 85% higher compared to the last six weeks, according to Freightos.
Published July 7, 2026
Shipping containers organized at Port Houston. Shippers are continuing their frontloading efforts leading to a rise in ocean spot rates for the Transpacific trade lane.
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