Tag: Spot

US imports set to push spot truckload rates higher in August

Spot truck rates from US ports are running slightly higher than national average prices, but the gap could grow...

Container spot rates still falling, but gently, thanks to capacity discipline

Photo: © Zimu Liu | Dreamstime.com By Gavin van Marle 24 July 2026 Container spot freight rates on the main east-west...

Container Spot Rates Extend Decline as Global Shipping Demand Softens

Container freight rates continued to slide this week as rising vessel capacity and weaker cargo demand put fresh pressure...

US spot, contract truckload rates to rise through 2027: indicator

A prime indicator of higher truckload contract pricing from DAT shows contract rates are still catching up with market...

80% of the exhibition floor already booked: Secure your spot at OEEC 2026

With more than 80% of the exhibition floor already reserved, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference...

Container Spot Rates Edge Higher as Peak Season Faces Mid-July Test

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Container freight spot rates on the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades showed moderate...

Spot freight rates preview: the Fortnight Brace suggests a flat week

ID 33283082 © Anna Puhan | Dreamstime.com By Gavin van Marle 09/07/2026 Premium gave itself a sweaty slap – it’s still...