Ocean Freight Rates Explained
Roughly 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, with 60% packed in large steel containers a...
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Rates Will Bounce Back – But When?
Declining demand for ocean freight and increasing capacity has been the story of 2023. So, how is 2024 shaping up?
Download our 2024 Ocean Freight Shipping Outlook report to explore the six most significant factors projected to impact the ocean shipping market and freight rates in the year ahead.
Get a head start on the coming year with industry insight and market intelligence from Xeneta experts – including CEO Patrik Berglund and Chief Analyst Peter Sand – as they spotlight:
- Why current rates are unsustainable
- The impact of inflation on consumer demand
- Capacity and fleet growth considerations
- The much-needed return of “classic seasonality”
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