Asia-US container rates mostly higher; US considers Jones Act waiver, looks at surcharges

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Asia-US container shipping rates rose mostly higher this week amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The US government is considering a Jones Act waiver to help lower crude oil prices, while the Federal Maritime Commission is examining carrier surcharges on American shippers. The geopolitical situation continues to drive volatility in container shipping markets.

Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US were mostly higher this week, while the US government is considering waiving the Jones Act to help lower crude oil prices amid the US-Iran conflict, and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is looking at surcharges on American shippers from carriers to make sure they do not ...

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