China set to step in and hold down rates, with ocean freight ‘a global mess’

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Chinese authorities are set to interfere in both pricing and capacity management on the transpacific, as rates soared to record highs again this week.
China’s ministry of communications today discussed refusing to allow carriers to increase the spot rate from China to the US, and that their suspended sailings must be reinstated from week 42.
The move was reported by Zest Shipping Media, but not confirmed by the government. Zest noted that …

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