Asia-US container rates rise, could be at peak; liquid chem tanker rates ex-USG tick higher

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Container freight rates from East Asia and China to the United States rose for most routes, as carriers managed capacity through blank sailings. Liquid chemical tanker rates from the US Gulf were steady to higher amid tighter vessel availability.

Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were mostly higher this week as carriers continue to manage capacity via blank sailings, while liquid tanker rates ex-US Gulf were steady to higher on tighter available space. CONTAINER RATES Container rates to the US West Coast are between $7,550-8,400/FEU (40-foot equivalent unit) ...