Sector | Logistics
Global container freight rates rise 8% amid supply chain pressures
Supply chain diversification gains urgency amid global trade volatility
DHL Group exceeds earnings forecast despite revenue decline
Container shipping rates rise 3% as geopolitical tensions threaten freight costs
Japan sees rise in softwood and laminated timber imports
Drewry WCI fell 1% past week:
Global container freight rates ease amid policy uncertainty
German furniture exports stabilise in 2025 despite challenging markets
Spanish furniture exports grow 5% in 2025 as Catalonia and Valencia lead regional surge
UK furniture trade rises as imports and exports show growth
Germany’s trade deficit with China hits record high in 2025
Drewry WCI fell by 1% for the past week amid weaker demand
Truck carrying furniture overturns on North Las Vegas roads causing hefty traffic disruption
Drewry WCI falls 7%
Global container freight rates decline amid weak pre-holiday demand
Brazilian furniture exports struggle amid U.S. tariffs but eye EU growth
Decrease of 5% this week:
Global container rates fall as carriers adjust capacity ahead of Chinese New Year
Ukraine’s exports decline amid war-related challenges
Vietnamese furniture makers pivot to Middle East and India amid U.S. tariffs
Drewry WCI falls 10% over past week as post-holiday freight rates ease
Japan’s trade remains stable as exports rise amid US tariffs and tensions
Drewry’s World Container Index drops 4% amid global trade weakness
China’s trade surplus hits record as global demand offsets US slump
Container freight rates jump as Venezuela upheaval adds fresh uncertainty
Drewry reports 16% surge in World Container Index over past week
