Freight Rate Trend Table...
“The July peak was driven by front-loaded European seasonal stocking. We expect the Asia-Europe spot market to trend down through Q4, but Red Sea risks still remain the major wildcard that can reverse the market at any time.” — Senior shipping analyst, Xeneta
Qinzhou Port saw steady ...
Qinzhou continues to serve as the main gateway for western China’s exports to ASEAN markets. Holiday operation arrangements guarantee seamless connection between inland rail and ocean shipping
Yangshan Deep-Water Port...
Yangshan Deep-Water Port of Shanghai reported stable throughput during the National Day holiday window. The automated terminal maintained continuous operation with minimal staff rotation. Port operators noted that pre-holiday export cargo rush tapered slightly after 1 October, while empty container return volumes picked up. Vessel berthing reliability stayed above 92% for Asia-Europe liner services. The port has prepared extra empty container storage space to ease the pressure of container short
Yantian Port in Shenzhen...
Yantian Port in Shenzhen set a new national single-vessel container handling record on 2 October during China’s Golden Week holiday. The Hamburg Express, a 24,000 TEU-class giant container ship of Gemini Alliance AE1 Europe service, was berthed at Yantian. Terminal teams deployed nine shore cranes to load and unload, finishing 28,684 TEU in one vessel call. The port kept full 24/7 operations throughout the holiday to support peak export shipments for European retailers. Customs teams also mainta
Maersk released its late...
Maersk released its latest Middle East shipping operational update. The carrier temporarily suspended some inland booking services between Gulf ports to mitigate regional risks. Maersk continues rerouting vessels and maintains contingency land-bridge multimodal options for cargo moving between UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. “We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East. All contingency measures are designed to protect crew safety and preserve cargo integrity for our
Asia-US spot container f...
Asia-US spot container freight rates climbed this week, reaching near multi-year highs. Far East to US West Coast spot rates range $7,550–8,400 per FEU, while Far East to US East Coast rates sit at $9,600–12,000 per FEU. Carriers implemented blank sailings to tighten available capacity. Market analysts warn the rate rally may have peaked. “We can say with confidence that the market has reached its post-Hormuz crisis peak in 2026. China Golden Week holidays will reduce export cargo volumes in ea
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port set...
“Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has reserved extra yard space and adjusted vessel berthing sequence to cope with three stages of Golden Week logistics: pre-holiday export rush, holiday steady operation and post-holiday cargo release.” Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, the world’s busiest port by cargo tonnage, hosts 309 international liner routes. In the pre-holiday phase, terminals implemented appointment-based container entry to avoid sudden yard overloading. During October 1–7, critical services including reefer
Qingdao Port prepares fo...
“From September 20 to September 30, Qingdao Port received a 16% increase in container gate-in volume. The port will maintain continuous loading/unloading operations during the October holiday and launch backlog relief plans after the holiday ends.” Qingdao Port, core hub of Shandong Port Group, serves north China exporters to EU, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Before the holiday, the port optimized truck appointment system to reduce yard congestion and cut truck waiting time. During the Nation
Shanghai Port rolls out ...
“Shanghai Port has activated a three-phase operation schedule for pre-holiday cargo rush, holiday sustained terminal service and post-holiday backlog clearance. Terminals will keep 24/7 berthing service running through October 1–7 while adjusting staffing arrangements.” As the world’s largest container hub, Shanghai Port includes Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals. Before the holiday, the port added extra berth windows and extended gate-in hours to handle the pre-Golden Week export cargo surge.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port’s c...
“Ningbo-Zhoushan Port achieved a container throughput of 30.4 million TEUs in the first eight months of 2026, rising by 6.1% year-on-year and maintaining its position as the world’s busiest container port.” Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has 309 international shipping routes, connecting more than 700 ports across over 200 countries and regions. The port continues to upgrade automated container yards and smart gate systems to reduce truck waiting times and vessel berthing delays. It handles a large share