Haimeng shipping trend for the week

01/ Southeast Asia routes

Thailand and Vietnam: The freight rate from Thailand to Shanghai KMTC fell first in early August , it is expected that in early August, most shipping companies will focus on lowering prices to attract cargo. The downward freight rate coupled with HMM’s suspension of sailings at the end of the month will easily lead to a shortage of space in the future; Ningbo freight rates are still the main ones, and the shipping space is normal. , choose NOS/JJ/SITC for cabin security; Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City explodes at the end of the month , HMM will suspend sailing at the end of the month, and other shipping companies have begun to increase prices one after another. To ensure space, you can pay attention to COSCO/SITC; coastal defense space is also a little tight, so please make arrangements in advance.

Cambodia: Mainly located in Xihar port, Freight rates basically remain the same , Please note that some shipping companies distinguish product names of textiles/non-textiles. In Ningbo, you can pay attention to NOS/HMM/COSCO. The cabin capacity for Shanghai is normal and HMM/EMC will pick up the train normally.

Indonesia: The overall freight rate will still be used as the main , there are also some ships that have been slightly reduced to attract goods. COSCO's shipping schedule is very rich and can provide customers with more choices. Customers with OOG cabinets are welcome to inquire.

Philippines: Most shipping companies at Manila Port have started price increase mode , it is recommended to recommend SITC in the Philippines, with outstanding cost performance and sufficient cargo space; the phenomenon of late opening still exists, and you need to wait for the berthing time at the destination port.

New Malaysia:There are no plans to suspend sailings in the near future, but due to various factors, late sailings are serious; Singapore port experienced slight capacity explosion again, the existing cabins have been scheduled until mid-August.

02/ India-Pakistan route

India/Pakistan: Due to geopolitical conflicts, the situation became tense again. Shipping company adjusts shipping space and takes Middle East route, India’s shipping space has been reduced, some shipowners have canceled calls, and the original shipping schedule at the end of July has been basically postponed to early August, and freight rates have been raised.

Yindong: In early August, due to shipping companies adjusting cabins, there were fewer cabins, so shipping schedules were concentrated in mid-August. August is also expected to increase with the increase in Western India . Special attention: The shipowner has a problem with box control. When the number of boxes in the cabin is full, the lockers will be stopped. After the cabin is released, the customer will be reminded to arrange for ordering and picking up the lockers in time.

Bangladesh: SSL direct ships will return to the market at the end of the month, the market shipment rhythm is stable, freight rates are expected to be basically maintained in early August, and the advantage of transshipment freight rates is not obvious.

Sri Lanka: The number of direct flights to Colombo continues to shrink as ocean routes increase. It is still difficult to apply for transit shares, and the pace of space release has slowed down significantly., giving priority to long-term contract customers.

03/ European routes

Europe : At the end of July, the shipping PA alliance has special support for single voyages and can continue to ship goods. In early August, the OA shipping company’s freight rates will be announced. Small decline , The overall volume of goods in the market is insufficient, and freight rates for large goods can be approved individually. . The number of free days for MSK offline bookings in August has been updated. MSC has a small amount of booking space left. The FAK freight rate of the PA alliance has been released in the first half of the year. We still need to wait and see next week for the special price of a single voyage. Freight rates have continued to fall recently and shipping space is abundant.

Mediterranean: Freight rates continue to fall uncontrollably and are not expected to rebound in the short term. . The freight rates of various alliances in the East are loosening, and the shipping schedule at the beginning of the month is stable and there is ample shipping space. MSK/HPL has some single-point cargo available, ONE/YML has recently accelerated the review timeliness, HMM high-container priority is given to light cargo, OA alliance shipowners support special single-voyage consolidation, and small heavy containers are recommended to go to MSC; Dixi FIM stopped sailing at the beginning of the month, MSK/HPL increased the price reduction and vigorously received goods, the PA alliance followed the pace and aggressively received goods, ZIM maintained a single-voyage bid, and the OA alliance has a fast voyage. There is ample space in early August, so please load goods vigorously.

04/ US-Canada Line

The U.S. wire market is experiencing fluctuations, Major shipowners plan to push up USD1500 in early August , mainly relying on the traditional peak season stocking expectations and the support of transportation capacity control. Risks on the transportation side are highlighted According to reports, the two ZIM voyages to the East Coast of the United States may be canceled and call Ningbo at the end of July, which will directly cause the local space supply to shrink. Coupled with the implementation of the freight rate increase plan at the beginning of the month, the market gradually showed signs of partial tank explosion. Currently, shipping capacity in the West and East United States is tightening, and spot freight rates continue to rise. . In the short term, the reduction in shipping capacity will continue to support the market. It is recommended that customers with shipping plans confirm their shipping space as soon as possible to prevent the risk of container dumping and another increase in freight rates.

05/ Central and South America routes

The market situation of Central and South American routes is obviously divided . In Western South America, major shipping companies have started price increase plans since August. PIL has raised freight rates twice a day in the short term, and the increase is outstanding. South America East freight rates remain stable overall , the market inquiry is generally popular, the shipping space policy is loose, and most goods can apply for preferential freight rates separately. The Caribbean route continues to be under pressure. On the one hand, the rise in international oil prices has pushed up navigation costs. On the other hand, the Panama Canal continues to be dry and navigation restrictions have affected capacity turnover, and comprehensive costs have remained high. Taken together, The market outlook in western South America is bullish, while prices in eastern South America remain volatile. The Caribbean has strong short-term cost support. It is recommended that customers lock in space in time based on shipping plans and closely follow up on freight rate adjustment notices from shipping companies.

06/ Middle East Red Sea Route

Middle East: Recommended shipping companies for booking in August: ESL/CMA/MSC/COSCO/EMC, etc. , shipping space is tight, freight rates are rising, and goods need to be arranged in advance. Due to the lengthened ship turnover cycle and the continuous tightening of shipping capacity, port hopping, late departures, delays, etc. have occurred recently. Customers are requested to make reasonable arrangements. At present, the situation in the United States and Iran is still tense and complicated, and the trend is unclear. When shipping goods, priority must be given to the nationality background of the shipowner and the regional operating experience of the shipping company. Ensuring the safety of the goods is always the most important.

red sea : From the announcement of the embargo to the actual attack by the Houthi armed forces, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become critical again, and another important global waterway has encountered a blockade crisis. Although the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has not been completely closed, the commercial blockade is further forming. The already stretched Red Sea shipping capacity is even worse. Recommended bookings in early August: CMA/PIL/HPL/COSCO/KAWA/Zhonggu, etc. , Subsequent cabins will be hard to find, and freight rates are expected to hit new highs , please be sure to book in advance. In addition, various changes such as suspension of sailings, cancellation of calls, temporary port departures, late openings, etc. may exist for a long time. Customers are requested to treat them rationally and handle them patiently. The subsequent transfer ship ESL (to India) has a sailing date of 8.3, the freight rate has increased, and the shipping space is sporadic.

07/ Australia and New Zealand routes

Freight rates were slightly lowered in early August , due to the addition of overtime ships at the end of July and early August, EMC7.28 and TSL8.5, the freight rate has been reduced. TSL overtime ships can undertake NOR, so please pay attention.

08/ Japan and South Korea routes

Korean line freight rates are still at a high level , BUSAN's shipping space is tight this week, and the freight rate has been increased. Please book space in advance if the goods are available.