Containerships

Peak season volumes push transpacific freight rates to all-time high

Spot rates breach $3,000 barrier for first time in two years

The 7,250-teu Maersk Semakau (built 2007) is one of a number of vessels operating in the transpacific whose scheduled sailing was cancelled.
The 7,250-teu Maersk Semakau (built 2007) is one of a number of vessels operating in the transpacific whose scheduled sailing was cancelled.Jonathan Boonzaier
London
Published 17 August 2020, 09:02Updated 17 August 2020, 09:03
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