Container Shipping Costs Drop Amid Sluggish Demand

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After a steady rise in global container shipping rates, recent months have seen a notable decline, with rates from China to the U.S. dropping by as much as 20%. The easing of rates is attributed to weakened demand and adjustments in shipping lanes in anticipation of potential disruptions from the pending East Coast port strikes in October. The downturn marks an unexpected shift ahead of what is usually the peak shipping season.

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