
Hormuz Conflict Drives Container Spot Rates Up
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.
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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.

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