Shipping Container Delays 2024 Today. Ocean freight spot rates are experiencing a sudden, surprise spike as a container crunch in peak shipping season roils global trade and could hit the consumer. Stay updated with the latest maersk europe market update.
Longshoremen going on strike at east coast ports in the us could cost the us economy $5 billion a day and cause holiday shipping delays, experts say. World fleet capacity is expected to grow by about 8 per cent in 2024, faster than expected demand growth of about 3 per cent.