Global port congestion is hiding a shipping capacity crisis
Global port congestion is at its highest level since the pandemic. Thousands of ships are waiting days to berth, and that delay carries a real cost for the entire logistics chain. But that same congestion is having an effect almost nobody mentions. It mainly benefits carriers: it’s keeping freight rates…
Why ocean freight rates keep rising in 2026
If your ocean freight cost has gone up in recent months without a clear explanation from your agent, you’re not alone. In 2026, container prices no longer respond to supply and demand alone: geopolitical conflict, typhoon season, environmental regulation, and even how carriers reposition empty containers are all pushing rates…