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Contracts, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Why “Fixed” Ocean Rates Aren’t Fixed

Contracts, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Why “Fixed” Ocean Rates Aren’t Fixed

Update: 2025-08-11
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In this episode, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the latest shifts in ocean freight rates, revealing why long-term contracts offer far less insulation from spot market volatility than many shippers think. 

They compare NYFI and CTS data to show the hidden correlation between contract and spot pricing, then dive into a volatile week in trade policy—from unpredictable “reciprocal” tariffs to a surprise penalty on Indian imports that could hit cargo loaded before the rules even existed. 

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Contracts, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Why “Fixed” Ocean Rates Aren’t Fixed

Contracts, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Why “Fixed” Ocean Rates Aren’t Fixed

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