Spike in Spot Rates, Shippers Begin Early Negotiations in 2021

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  • Container box shippers and forwarders could be in for historically high rates and contentious contract negotiations.
  • The negotiations are with carriers upon first quarter 2021 contract renewals and a shift from term to spot volumes.
  • This scenario is due to the market norms brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a recent news article published in Platts, written by David Lademan, Spring contract season may solidify container carriers’ newfound pricing power.

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