Container Bytes

What's up in freight? Thought you'd neve ask. Asia→US West Coast popped from ~$1,400 to >$2,000/FEU and Asia→Europe to ~$2,300—driven by mid‑month GRIs and capacity pulls, not tariffs. We break down why this smells opportunistic in slow season, whether Nov 1 sticks, and what carriers are blanking next, we talk about the impact of the new port‑call fees' minimal impact and air demand’s increase...with rates still still staying stable. Also, if you are still reading this, share our pod...

Sorry, we kinda said it all in the title. But you're here so let's keep going. Ceasefire chatter isn’t sending carriers sprinting back through Suez...and even when they do, expect a short scheduling mess, then more capacity and more downward pressure. We break down where rates are (hello, 2023 vibes), the tariff/port‑call fee volley (USTR vs. China, rare earths), who’s actually exposed, and what to do now. Also, be kind, leave a review! This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and...

Sorry, we kinda said it all in the title. Port fees for Chinese vessel calls are coming soon. We break down what it means, how rates are responding, the costs that Chinese carriers are swallowing, and more. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data...

In yet another episode of Container Bytes, we talk about the logistics impact of Typhoon Ragasa, dive into air and ocean rates, and even talk a bit about trade wars. It just wouldn't be a 2025 freight update if we didn't, amiright? This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want th...

TikTok negotiations might be thawing US-China trade tensions (swipe up?), but don't expect freight rates to plummet until that 30% tariff stops trending (see what I did there?). Transpacific rates surprised with a 30% September jump despite a weak peak season, hitting $2,300/container. Meanwhile, the upcoming USTR port call fees for Chinese vessels (starting Oct 14th) are scrambling carrier routes. And that de minimis rule change...has helicopters patrolling. Get your global fre...

Eytan and Judah discuss the Lacking 2025 Peak Season, how SCOTUS's decision could impact importers, and more. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

Trump just delayed tariffs (again)—but does it even matter for ocean freight? Rates are seesawing from $2,400 to $6,000 and back faster than you can say “blank sailings,” while peak season feels more like a fleeting ghost than a reliable bump. Judah Levine breaks down why shippers might shrug off the tariff extension, how ocean carriers are scrambling, and why Middle East air cargo rates just spiked hard (thanks, geopolitics). All that and more—in less than 10 minutes. AI Webinar More freight...