US ports may see muted spring after 2025 surge

US ports may see muted spring after 2025 surge

While Lunar New Year activity will spur ocean cargo volume increases in January, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project year-over-year declines in subsequent months.

Soft Demand Sends Ocean Freight Rates Lower Ahead of Lunar New Year

As Lunar New Year approaches, ocean freight rates continue to fall as carriers seek to fill up empty space on cargo vessels ahead of the holiday.

Order Gaps Shape China’s Lunar New Year Export Holiday Strategies

Changes in the global trade environment are significantly influencing how Chinese exporters are preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. This year, there’s a notable divide in order book trends: some companies have begun shutting down early, while others are still racing against the clock to meet demand. An international freight forwarding expert mentioned that client holiday schedules are highly polarized this time around. Some compan…