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Logistics Shipping & Freight #ocean freight#container rates
Hormuz in the rearview as Asia-US ocean container rates soar past $7,900
Asia-US ocean container rates surged past $7,900 per FEU as peak season demand drives the trans-Pacific market. Rates to the East Coast hit $7,998/FEU, up 8%, and to the West Coast $6,175/FEU. The early peak season, geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and carrier capacity shifts are key factors, according to FreightWaves.
Jul 2, 2026 1 source
Logistics Shipping & Freight #container shipping#megaships
MSC Returns to Megaship Ordering with Up to 20 LNG Dual-Fuel Giants at Hengli
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has placed an order for up to 20 ultra-large 20,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships at China's Hengli Heavy Industry, according to MB Shipbrokers. The deal, which includes firm orders and options, is one of the largest containership contracts in 2026, with deliveries starting in the first half of 2029.
Jun 29, 2026 1 source