North America Import Ocean Freight Update

GLOBAL CONGESTION AND EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES CONTINUE

Asia to USA/Canada

  • Demand remains extremely high

  • Space is under capacity and equipment is in critical supply

  • Congestion persists, 100+ vessels waiting for berth in LA/LGB

  • Intermodal strains increase, recommend terminating at coastal ports to avoid intermodal delays and utilizing trucking services inland

  • Rates remain elevated and expected to increase

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 30-45 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

Europe to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment availability is critical, especially to USWC

  • Overbookings/Rollovers Persist, Some Blank Sailings/Ports Omitted

  • Delays due to origin port congestion worsen and expected as winter weather hits the Atlantic

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 45-50 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates remain elevated

India to USA/Canada

  • Space and equipment availability is critical as India approaches peak season

  • Rollovers/delays continue, Some Blank Sailings/Ports Omitted

  • Inland Depots severely congested and short on equipment

  • Forecast/Bookings recommended 50-60 day advance notice from Cargo Ready Date

  • Rates continue to increase

To discuss your cargo or solutions on particular lanes, please contact your South East World Wide, Ltd. Sales Representative.