here<\/a>.<\/p>\nXeneta analyst insight<\/p>\n
Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst:<\/p>\n
\u201cAverage spot rates have fallen on all Far East fronthauls to the US and Europe in the past week, but there may be a sting in the tail for shippers with carriers expected to begin blanking sailings more aggressively.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe steepest spot rate decline is found from Far East to Mediterranean, down -6.6%, followed by -5.3% to North Europe, -5% to US East Coast and -3.1% into US West Coast.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarriers will begin blanking sailings more aggressively in a bid to tighten capacity and bring the decline in freight rates under control. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf a shipper expects cargo to leave port on a certain date, they should factor the risk of that service being blanked – potentially at the last minute – and the subsequent ripple effects of delays on their supply chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cShippers may benefit from overcapacity if it forces lower freight rates, but if that overcapacity also causes increased blanked sailings, there could be an operational price to pay.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaersk has already reported a loss for its ocean segment in Q4 2025 (APMM Q4-2025 EBIT for Ocean at -$153m) and all carriers will face overcapacity challenges in 2026. Carriers\u00a0will not sit and watch freight rates fall, with blanking sailings being just one tool at their disposal..\u201d<\/p>\n
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Data highlights<\/p>\n
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