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Unexpected Surge in #OceanFreightPrices, which is increasing in May and June 2024. Sea freight prices have been on an upward trend since early May. Ocean freight costs from Asia to Europe and the Americas have risen significantly. Instead of going up in the range of $50-$100, the price increase for a 40HQ container reached $100-$300-$500. From the end of May to the beginning of June, the cost of shipping increased at an alarming rate. Freight costs increased by as much as $500-$1,000 for 1 40'FCL. The price from China to Los Angeles is about $5,500-6,500/40HQ, while the price to New York is about $7,000-8,500/40HQ. Freight costs to major European ports (Felixstowe, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp) in June have also more than doubled compare to in April. Factors Contributing to the Increase in Sea Freight Costs: 1.Red Sea Crisis. 2. Water Shortage in the Panama Canal. 3. Impact of Customs Duties from USA and EU etc 4.Congestion at the Port of Singapore 5. Reselling Cargo Space www.china-sioway.com

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