Front-loaded Asia-Pacific shipping demand keeps freight rates elevated into peak season

Digitimes
Jul 5, 2026, 8:55 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Sea and air freight capacity stayed tight as the second-half shipping season approached, with strong exports of AI and semiconductor products from Taiwan to the US continuing to pressure rates. At the same time, freight operators said heavy front-loading in the first half of 2026 could leave peak-season demand…

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