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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.