Freight rates are one of the most watched numbers in shipping.
But watching the rate itself can be too late.
For anyone exposed to rates, timing matters.
When to lock. When to negotiate. When to wait.
The challenge is knowing which signals move first.
So what should you watch?
And what is each signal telling you?
Here are 5️⃣ signals to watch before freight rates move:
1️⃣ Watch where cargo is growing
Global demand matters.
But rates are set trade by trade.