Just as the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy get good news on inflation, with consumer prices and wholesale prices softening, a major global trade inflation indicator is headed in the wrong direction.

Ocean spot freight rates have risen at their fastest pace in nearly a year, approaching 2025 peak levels as an early shipping season tightens capacity.

Shipping analysts say ocean freight traffic is poised to remain at a high level through the end of the year; containers could become scarce in North America. Consulting firm Xeneta says in part “there ...

Freight rates out on the ocean have continued their consistent descent since the start of 2025, capped over the past week by significant declines on both major Asia-to-North America trade lanes.

Count ZIM as another logistics bellwether that indicates this year’s peak shipping season will leave much to be desired, following in the footsteps of the Port of Los Angeles and rival ocean carrier ...

Vessels transiting the Red Sea have faced attacks over the past several weeks from Yemen-based Houthis, prompting shipping companies to change routes, leading to a spike in freight rates. Longer ...

Far East to U.S. ocean freight rates are up between 36%-41% month over month, while air freight prices have jumped 9% this year. DHL says ocean freight rate inflation might not ease up before Chinese ...