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Rejection rates remain high and bunker costs are rising. Carriers will maintain clear negotiating power in the global freight market in 2026 according to current SONAR market data.
Rising spot rates in container traffic on Asia-Europe and Trans-Pacific routes. The Hormuz conflict extends lead times and widens the gap between spot and contract rates.
Container shipping companies are once again avoiding the Red Sea. Diversions around Africa significantly extend transit times and drive up costs as well as insurance premiums in the global sea freight market.
The conflict in the Middle East is reducing global air freight capacity by over 20 percent. Major cargo hubs such as Dubai and Doha are heavily restricted.
Production stoppages and capacity constraints around the Chinese New Year 2026 are causing delays on global freight routes. Early planning mitigates cost risks.
China expands the China Railway Express connections to Central Asia. New terminals, increased frequency, and transit times of approximately 15 days enhance the Eurasian land corridor.