Sustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.
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Sustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.
Published Aug. 12, 2026
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