Vietnam–Europe Ocean Freight As of 11 August 2026, the most important Asia–Europe signal is the gradual return of selected Gemini services to the Red Sea–Suez corridor. On 10 August, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shifted AE19 from the Cape of Good Hope to trans-Suez with immediate effect, while AE15 also moved to a new Suez-based rotation. This […]
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Aug
Aug
Vietnam-USA Ocean Freight Outlook: US import front-loading is fading, but transpacific rates remain supported by GRIs, congestion, blanks and Panama surcharges. Vietnam shipper guide. Executive Summary Vietnam-USA Ocean Freight Outlook in early August 2026 shows two conflicting signals. U.S. containerized imports reached around 2.5 million TEU in July, down 4.3% YoY but still the fourth-highest […]
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Aug
Aug
Vietnam-Europe ocean freight update for August 2026 covering WCI, SCFI, EU volumes, PSS, Rotterdam and Antwerp port conditions, and booking strategy. Executive Summary Quick conclusion. As of 4 August 2026, the Asia-Europe market is sending mixed signals. Drewry reported the Shanghai-Rotterdam benchmark down 3% week on week to USD 4,677 per 40-foot container and Shanghai-Genoa […]
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Jul
Jul
US-China trade war Vietnam dynamics are reshaping global supply chains and manufacturing strategies across Asia. Vietnam is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the China+1 supply chain shift, but rising opportunities also come with increasing compliance risks. Executive Summary US-China Trade War Vietnam Overview The US-China trade war Vietnam dynamic has made Vietnam […]
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Jun
Jun
A practical Vietnam to Europe and Mediterranean freight outlook for June/July 2026, covering PSS, Red Sea risk, Cape routing, carrier strategy and booking recommendations. Executive Summary Vietnam-to-Europe and Vietnam-to-Mediterranean freight markets are entering a more volatile phase for June and July 2026. The market is being shaped by three forces: early peak-season demand, carrier […]
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Jun
Jun
Mid-June 2026 ocean freight market update for Vietnamese exporters: early peak season, rising spot rates, fuel shock, Red Sea risk and booking strategy. Executive Summary Container freight markets entered mid-June 2026 with clear upward momentum. The immediate trigger is not a single event but the combination of early peak-season demand, carrier surcharge implementation, elevated bunker […]