Asia-US container rates mostly higher on Iran war stalemate; tanker rates edge lower

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Container shipping rates from East Asia and China to the US have increased by about $1,000 per FEU following the stalemate in the Iran war, while liquid tanker rates have generally softened across trade lanes. Market fluctuations reflect geopolitical tensions influencing global shipping costs.

Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US rose again this week and are now up by about $1,000/FEU (40-foot equivalent unit) since the start of the Iran war, and liquid tanker rates were steady to softer with decreases across most trade lanes. CONTAINER RATES Rates from online shipping marketplace and ...