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Join us at the Yiwu International Logistics Industry Expo next week! 🇨🇳 Meet our team members Kate and Allen to explore how freight forwarders, NVOCCs and container traders optimise container leasing and trading across 2,500+ locations worldwide. 🌏 🚢 📅 Date: Sep 1-3 📍 Booth: Booth T52C, Hall C1, Yiwu International Expo Center, Yiwu City 🔗 Schedule a meeting: https://lnkd.in/drMXeD7c During our meeting, you'll discover how 1,700+ logistics players are: - Buying, selling, and leasing shipping containers in minutes - Accessing competitive container prices and one-way leasing rates - Expanding their network globally with reliable and vetted partners - Finding partners to reposition their empty containers Discuss your container logistics strategies in an exclusive meeting at the venue. 🚀 #Logistics #SupplyChain #Networking #YiwuCity

As disruptions peaked and container shortages intensified, 2024 is shaping up to be the year with the second-highest container deliveries on record. But with these disruptions beginning to ease, the question now is: how will overcapacity impact container prices worldwide? Join Christian as he dives into the latest container price developments across key locations. 🔍 #ContainerShipping #Logistics #SupplyChain #ContainerPrices #GlobalTrade #MaritimeIndustry #ShippingNews

Welcome to Macro Monday! Today, Christian sheds light on the cooling global economic climate. With job numbers falling below expectations and inflation hovering near 2%, the conditions are ripe for potential rate cuts in the US and Europe, starting with a likely 25 basis point reduction in September. Global growth concerns, especially in China, signal further challenges ahead. As demand weakens, we can expect a negative impact on freight and container leasing rates📉 Tune in for more insights and updates! #DDOI #Inflation #InterestRates #FreightRates #ContainerShipping #ShippingIndustry

Ready for your all-in-one industry update? 🚢 The August edition of 'Where Are All the Containers?'—your monthly guide to global container logistics—is out! In this edition, get the scoop on: 🔹 Potential spot rate plateau in Asia 🔹 India-North America trade lane overhaul 🔹 Capacity surges on Asia-Europe trade route 🔹 How a potential strike may threaten East and Gulf Coast ports operations Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our latest industry analysis 🔎 Bonus 📖: Make sure to scroll all the way to the end for more must-reads to keep you up to date! #shippingindustry #globaltrade #maritimeindustry #researchreport #shippingnews #containershipping

The looming strikes at Canadian railways and U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports could significantly disrupt North American supply chains. In a recent article by Supply Chain Digital, our co-founder and CEO, Christian Roeloffs, sheds light on the immediate repercussions on freight rates: "Given our ongoing forecasts of elevated inventories, we anticipated a potential decline in freight rates in the near term... However, with the looming strikes at Canadian railways and U.S. ports, we may see an immediate uptick in freight rates as market participants brace for significant disruptions. This is a common reaction to potential disruptions, as uncertainty drives up costs," he says. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d4ayRRzZ ❗For more details and recommended actions, check out our full advisory: https://lnkd.in/d9CNSwXM #SupplyChain #FreightRates #Logistics #PortStrikes #RailStrikes #ShippingIndustry #NorthAmerica #ContainerShipping

☀ Last week, we enjoyed a fantastic day out at our annual summer party! 🏖 The Baltic Sea served as the perfect setting for a day of sunshine (mostly 😅), camaraderie, and great conversations. From beach walks and engaging games to delicious barbecue and drinks, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect and have fun outside the office. Big shoutout to our amazing Container xChange team for making this event so memorable! We’re all refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on the rest of the year with renewed energy! 🚀 #TeamBuilding #TeamSpirit #CompanyCulture #SummerParty #BalticSea #LifeatxChange

🚢 Catch a quick snapshot of the US chapter from our August edition of the ‘Where Are All the Containers?’ report! 🔍 Get updated insights on capacity and freight rates for Asia, Europe, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East. Plus, discover the latest container prices and one-way leasing rates. 📥 Download Your Free Copy: https://lnkd.in/eFnb6zhh Want to save money on container sourcing in the current market? Talk to our team for detailed and personalized insights. 📞 Contact Us: https://lnkd.in/daHkfE6V #Logistics #ContainerShipping #Report #MaritimeIndustry #MaritimeNews #ShippingIndustry #USPortStrike

Hot off the press: your monthly global container logistics update is here! This detailed (and free) report covers container prices, availability, and market trends at major ports. Read it to know: 🔹 Container spot rates indicate potential plateau in Asia 🔹 Potential strike threatens US East and Gulf Coast ports operations 🔹 Asia-Europe trade route sees major capacity surge 🔹 India-North America trade lane faces major overhaul amid capacity concerns 🔹 Top 5 areas with significant container price changes 🔹 Top trading locations on the Container xChange platform Get your FREE copy here: https://lnkd.in/eFnb6zhh #globaltrade #logisticsandsupplychain #freightrates #containerprices #maritimeindustry #logistics

This Macro Monday, all eyes are on the US Federal Reserve's annual summer symposium, set to take place later this week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As top central bank policymakers gather, all attention is on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for any hints of potential interest rate cuts. Either way, the decision is likely to impact shipping and freight demand. 🚢📦Tune in to learn how! #DDOI #FederalReserve #InterestRates #ShippingIndustry #Economy #ContainerShipping

According to China Railway, The China Europe Railway Express (CRE) saw an 11% increase in freight volume between January and June 2024. With the ongoing disruption of East-West trade due to the #RedSea crisis, we’re seeing an increasing number of shippers using the CRE as a fast and reliable alternative to ocean freight. The CRE connects 50 cities in China with 217 cities in Europe through an extensive network of rail services. To get the full lowdown, read our blog article, where you’ll discover: 💎 The latest leasing rates along popular CRE routes 💎 The benefits of using the CRE over traditional ocean shipping 💎 The current challenges faced by this railway route 💎 How to lease SOC containers for one-way moves at attractive rates Check out the blog here: https://lnkd.in/dU9mn6Kd #railfreight #CRE #shippingindustry #globaltrade