For Vietnam exporters shipping goods to Europe, understanding Q4 2026 shipping surcharges is essential to calculating accurate logistics costs and protecting profit margins. From 1 October 2026, Vietnam–Europe ocean freight buyers should treat emissions-related charges as a separate procurement variable, not a footnote. Maersk’s Q4 EMS/ESS for Far East Asia to North Europe is USD […]
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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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Jul
Jul
Executive Summary As of 21 July 2026, Transpacific spot freight remains in a high-rate regime, but the market is no longer moving uniformly upward. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) on 17 July stood at 3,080.31 points, with Shanghai–U.S. West Coast at USD 5,721/FEU and Shanghai–U.S. East Coast at USD 8,172/FEU. The West Coast assessment […]
03
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 […]