Will Freight Rates Fall Before Year-End?

Carriers want higher prices. But the market tells another story.

US freight rates fell last week.

Europe held up better.

MSC announced $4,600/40ft for Asia–North Europe.

But earlier offers were much lower.

Ships are still expensive to hire.

For carriers, shipowners and buyers, 2027 deals are at stake.

So who will have pricing power by December?

Here are 5️⃣ signals that matter:

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1️⃣ Carriers Want More. Buyers Pay Less.