Hapag-Lloyd hikes full-year guidance, sees ‘steep increase in spot rates’
Rates in 1Q24 jumped 14% versus 4Q23 and have spiked again in 2Q24
Hapag-Lloyd reports a strong pick up in demand for Asian exports to Europe and the US in recent weeks. But chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen says it’s too early to tell how long the surprise rebound in spot rates will last