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Freight rates and capacity are both 'warming up'—is this a long-term improvement or just a fleeting moment?
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2025-11-12
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The global maritime shipping market has recently shown initial signs of stabilization. China and the United States have reached a one-year temporary truce agreement on port charges, suspending charges in both directions. This measure is expected to ease tensions in trade frictions and stabilize market sentiment.
Capacity adjustments on the main East-West trunk routes are still ongoing. From week 45 to week 49, 69 out of the 718 scheduled flights have been canceled, representing a cancellation rate of 10%. Eastbound trans-Pacific routes are the most affected, with a cancellation rate of 46%; Asia-Europe/Mediterranean routes have a rate of 38%; and westbound trans-Atlantic routes are relatively less affected, at 16%. Currently, 90% of weekly flights are still operating normally, providing support for market stability.
Data shows that in October, a total of 96 sailings were canceled worldwide, a significant increase from 58 in September, with capacity decreasing by about 7% month-on-month. In November, market capacity is expected to slightly rebound by 7%, with the number of cancellations falling back to 64.
The Drewry World Container Index shows that as of the week ending October 30, the freight rate for a 40-foot container rose 4% week-on-week to $1,822. Transpacific route rates climbed 5%, Asia-Europe/Mediterranean route rates increased by 4%, while the transatlantic route declined 2% against the trend.
It is still unclear whether this round of freight rate and capacity recovery marks the beginning of long-term stability or is just a temporary fluctuation; shippers and freight forwarders still need to plan flexible shipping schedules to deal with unexpected situations in the supply chain.
Capacity adjustments on the main East-West trunk routes are still ongoing. From week 45 to week 49, 69 out of the 718 scheduled flights have been canceled, representing a cancellation rate of 10%. Eastbound trans-Pacific routes are the most affected, with a cancellation rate of 46%; Asia-Europe/Mediterranean routes have a rate of 38%; and westbound trans-Atlantic routes are relatively less affected, at 16%. Currently, 90% of weekly flights are still operating normally, providing support for market stability.
Data shows that in October, a total of 96 sailings were canceled worldwide, a significant increase from 58 in September, with capacity decreasing by about 7% month-on-month. In November, market capacity is expected to slightly rebound by 7%, with the number of cancellations falling back to 64.
The Drewry World Container Index shows that as of the week ending October 30, the freight rate for a 40-foot container rose 4% week-on-week to $1,822. Transpacific route rates climbed 5%, Asia-Europe/Mediterranean route rates increased by 4%, while the transatlantic route declined 2% against the trend.
It is still unclear whether this round of freight rate and capacity recovery marks the beginning of long-term stability or is just a temporary fluctuation; shippers and freight forwarders still need to plan flexible shipping schedules to deal with unexpected situations in the supply chain.