The container global transport rate still loses steam, indicating that the increase in tariffs has been mainly its period earlier this year. The Darwari World Container Index dropped by 4 % this week to $ 2,250 per 40 -foot container – tenth consecutive weekly decline – market relocation from fluctuations to gradual consolidation.
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RollerCoaster began after the unveiling of the new US tariffs in April and rapidly increased from May to early June. Prices then dropped sharply since mid -July and before the speed declined.
Transpacific business lines reached this week’s slide. The Shanghai -Angels rate fell 3 % to $ 2412 per Feu, while the Shanghai -Nyukere routes reached $ 3,463 at FEU. According to Drari, the imported pressure of acceleration by US retailers – the creation of an initial peak season – ended, while buyers are now back in the US economy and higher tariff costs.
The Asian and European routes also softened. The Shanghai -Rate Rate dropped 6 % to $ 2.973 per Feu, and Shanghai -Enjenova fell 3 % to $ 2.978 per Feu. Even when Europe’s demand is stable and the congestion of the port continues, the ship’s capacity continues to go down.
Looking at the future, Derori’s container prediction warns of weakening the supply demand balance in the second half of 2025, with a higher point rate. The route depends on the new potential tariffs for Trump and how carriers are set up in response to US penalties for Chinese ships.
The result of tariff uncertainty is visible in US ports. The Port of the Port of the Retail Federation expects 2025 imports of 2025 to 5.6 % lower than last year. “Tariffs increase consumer costs and press small jobs,” said NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold. “What we need is business transactions that bring down barriers – not higher items.”
The port of the port reflects the climate of the commerce stop and go. US ports in June made 1.96 million TEUs, which dropped 8.4 % compared to last year, followed by 2.3 million TEUs forecast in July as retailers rushing to beat the August tariffs. However, the volumes are expected to decline sharply by the end of the year, with only 1.71 million TEU-the lowest level from April 2023.
Ben Huttat, the founder of Hatto’s colleagues, described the tariff view as “again, again, again” and caused headaches for transportation, importers and consumers alike.
With the demand for fading, over -capacity and tariff risks that are still increasing, container markets may face long down pressure.
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