Container rates from East Asia and China to the United States were mixed this week as carriers anticipated slightly tighter capacity while import demand showed signs of easing.
Container shipping rates from East Asia and China to the United States moved in different directions during the week. The market is balancing two opposing forces: a slight expected tightening of capacity on the trade lane and indications that import demand may soften.
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