Tariff disputes, blank sailings, and port congestion disrupt ocean freight stability.
Spotlight falls on rates, which are expected to rise in May/June.
Asia Pacific export lanes are expected to outgrow the global average.
Tariffs and Lunar New Year holiday lull are in the spotlight for the month of February.
Relief at U.S. ports, but global disruptions peep elevated rates.
Averted port strike and new alliances lead the charge for the year ahead.
An early Lunar New Year and potential new U.S. tariffs are driving healthy demand for China's exports.
After brief disruptions at major U.S. ports, volatility is expected to continue with excess capacity, blank sailings and post-election rush.
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The closure of U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports lasted just a few days, but knock-on effects on service reliability are expected.
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