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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – June 2025
Tariff uncertainties, capacity constraints and port congestion drive up rates amid peak season rush.
- U.S. and China’s temporary tariff pause has triggered a sharp rebound in ocean freight demand.
- Global container trade grew by 6 percent in February but is expected to remain volatile due to tariff uncertainties.
- Transpacific capacity is projected to rise sharply in next 4 weeks, but near-term space remains tight.
- Congestion is expected to worsen in key Asian and European ports.
- Freight rates increased by 27 percent since early May and are expected to continue rising from mid-June.
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