Market Update

After weeks of suspense, the second-half November rate announcements have finally dropped - later than expected and following a period of intense psychological swings  among carriers. The final outcome? A mix of bold ambition, strategic retreat, and subtle recalibration across the China–Australia trade. A Market That Overheated... Then Hesitated The first half of November roared to life just as predicted. South China and North China were on fire - space shortages, rollovers,

The China–Australia trade lane has officially caught fire. What was meant to be a “strong but manageable” second half of October has turned into full-scale peak season mania - the kind we actually  feel in the market, not just read on a slide deck. Here’s how the market is shaking out by tier: SERVICE TIER TYPICAL RATE LEVEL (Nov 1–14) WHAT YOU’RE REALLY BUYING BUDGET USD 1,600 - 1700 per TEU Cheapest TEU cost, slower TLC: longer transits, higher roll risk, ad-hoc extra loade

China–Australia: Peak Season Has Officially Arrived The market has snapped into full peak-season mode — and not politely. Space has become the new gold, and carriers are flexing hard off the back of oversubscribed sailings and a rush to get cargo out before the US tariff window. What’s happening right now Carriers pushed through full GRIs for 1–14 November. Budget services are now sitting at USD1700.00 per TEU. Premium carriers leading at USD1950.00 per TEU. Extra loaders dep

👀 Spotted: China’s Golden Week (Oct 1–8) — the holiday that sends ripples through the entire global supply chain. With National Day and Mid-Autumn overlapping, carriers are bracing for disruption while shippers scramble to get space. 🚨 Asia-Pacific Pre-holiday rush: Vessels sailing Oct 1–8 already jammed with late September cargo. Carriers offering extended free time, then overbooking to the brim. Rates: Budget carriers dropped to $1,100–1,200/TEU, mid-tier services hoveri