Transpacific spot rates rise by double digits after three-month slide
- SCFI spot rate assessments increase 16% to US west coast, 11% to US east coast
- MSC announces six blank sailings through early May to support rates
- Drewry’s World Container index, in contrast to SCFI, shows continued declines
The bounce in transpacific rates is good news for carriers, but it could be a one-off and there are still major concerns about US consumer demand given the looming impact of tariffs