Nowadays, the shipping market is becoming more and more crazy, and price increases have become the norm. Under the influence of multiple factors, the price of export shipping costs continues to rise. Port congestion, shortage of empty containers, shortage of ship capacity, shortage of trailers, soaring freight rates, explosion of cabins and dumping of containers have also become synonymous with today's shipping market. The following are some factors that affect the rise of sea freight:
Factor one.
Due to the impact of the epidemic, foreign port workers to close management, each country has taken corresponding measures, so that the efficiency of loading and unloading reduced, port operations efficiency is also low. In addition, the crew of the sea, affected by the epidemic prevention and control, the operation efficiency is reduced.
Many boxes go abroad but cannot be returned, making it difficult to find one.
Factor 2. Suez Canal Ship Blocking Sequela Yantian South China Port Congestion
In addition, the sequelae of the Suez Canal ship blockage and the congestion of the South China port in Yantian have also added fuel to the fire of the almost crazy market, directly pushing up the freight rate of the US line and doubling the pressure on the shipping industry. With the occurrence of congestion in many ports in Guangdong and South China, the export of goods had to be transferred to ports such as the upper sea port, and the overall shipping rate was pushed up.
Factor 3. Container shortage
A large number of containers flow from home to overseas, and the phenomenon of "one box is hard to find" is expected to be difficult to solve by the end of this year. However, European and American containers have nowhere to be placed. High freight rates, and no boxes, no cabinets.
Factor 4. Shipping company price increase
Container demand is booming, but capacity is declining. Since July 1, more and more shipping companies have joined the "price increase" ranks. Some companies have resorted to the "half a month and three consecutive increases", and some companies have set the highest single increase in shipping history.
At present, the trend of continuous increase in sea freight has not improved. Some customers have delayed their shipping plans because they feel that the price is high, but they are waiting for higher freight rates. Freight forwarders should also actively guide customers to seize opportunities and arrange shipping plans in a timely manner.