Typhoons and AI boost transpacific container rates

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Transpacific container shipping rates have increased by approximately 14% due to typhoon-induced congestion in China and rising demand powered by advances in AI technologies. These factors have constrained capacity and boosted freight costs across Pacific routes.

Weather related congestion in China and the boost in demand from AI have conspired to drive Pacific rates up by around 14% over the last week

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