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'Don't jump on early fixed-rate ocean contract offers', shippers advised
Ocean freight pricing is stabilising after a period of volatility; industry advisors are cautioning shippers against locking into long-term fixed-rate contracts too early, suggesting rates may continue to fall.
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The Wire takeaway
If you're shipping goods globally, the window to lock rates has closed; carriers are now offering fixed contracts because they expect prices to drop further, and committing now locks you into premium rates for 12 months.
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Topics: Logistics Tech · shipping-rates · contract-timing · freight-volatility · supply-chain-cost