The Dispatch - Issue #40

Rates continue to head downwards, with blank sailings doing little to reverse the trend. Whilst they seem to have stabilised somewhat, there are still opportunities to secure below-market rates on specific spot sailings.

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Below indices are always lagging on the actual achievable rates, but provide a good record & visual of the situation.

XSI® - C

Report a figure of $1,576 per 40’ container (FEU) dated 28/02/23 (up 1.81% WoW)

FBX

Report a figure of $2,340 per 40’ container (FEU) dated 03/03/23 (down 2% WoW)

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