DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – July 2025

Tariffs putting demand, capacity and rates on the spot.
  • Softening growth rates amid tariff fluidity, putting capacity and demand in flux.
  • Added capacity on Transpacific to meet anticipated demand is turning to oversupply due to slowing momentum.
  • Excess capacity leading to lowering Transpacific WC rates. Nonetheless, Asia-Europe trade remains strong with aligned capacity and demand.
  • Port congestions on Northern Europe front put spotlight on shipping delays, likely to last until August 2025.
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