Weekly Freight Rate Outlook (Nov 2–6, 2026):
Freight rates are expected to remain firm but mixed this week. Rates on Europe, Mediterranean, African and Southeast Asian routes are likely to rise, while U.S. and Middle East routes remain stable at elevated levels. South America and Central/South America routes are expected to continue declining, with other routes broadly stable.
Market Focus:
ILWU Local 26 is planning to launch a strike on November 1. If labour negotiations fail to reach an agreement, operations at multiple terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could be affected, raising concerns over potential shipping delays on U.S. West Coast routes.
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📊 Export Container Freight Rate Forecast by Trade Lane (Based on Shanghai Port）
| Trade Lane | Last Week's Trend |
This Week's Forecast |
Europe |
Increase |
↑ Increase |
Mediterranean |
Increase | ↑ Increase |
West Africa |
Increase | ↑ Increase |
| South Africa | Sharp Increase |
↑ Increase |
| East Africa | Increase | ↑ Increase |
| Southeast Asia |
Increase | ↑ Increase |
USWC |
Broadly Stable |
Stabilization at Elevated Levels |
| USEC | Broadly Stable |
Stabilization at Elevated Levels |
| Dubai / Middle East |
Increase |
Stabilization at Elevated Levels |
South America |
Decrease | ↓Decrease |
Central/South America |
Slight Decrease |
↓Decrease |
India / Pakistan |
Broadly Stable |
→Stable |
Australia/New Zealand |
Broadly Stable |
→Stable |
| Japan | Broadly Stable |
→Stable |
Korea |
Decrease | →Stable |
📰 Policy & Market Updates
Port Strike
Shipping Delays
Strike Risk at Two Major U.S. West Coast Ports, with Multiple Terminals Potentially Affected:
Approximately 250 port security and cargo watch personnel represented by ILWU Local 26 are planning to strike on November 1. If negotiations fail, operations at multiple terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could be affected, increasing the risk of shipping delays on U.S. West Coast routes.
👉Amass Lion's Insight:
Businesses shipping through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach should confirm vessel schedules and terminal arrangements in advance, allow extra time for container pickup, and prepare alternative transportation options.
Customs Compliance
Tariff Benefits
EU Tightens Small Parcel Reporting Requirements and Removes Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Chinese Solar Glass:
The EU is strengthening PID reporting requirements for low-value cross-border parcels while removing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese solar glass. This reflects two parallel developments in the European market: stricter compliance requirements for small-parcel shipments and potential cost benefits for the solar supply chain.
👉Amass Lion's Insight:
Businesses shipping small parcels to Europe should update SKU identifiers and customs documentation promptly, while solar exporters should reassess costs, revise quotations where appropriate, and confirm customs clearance requirements with their logistics providers.
Profitability Optimization
Customer Selection
DSV Phases Out Low-Profit Business, Prioritizing Returns and Operational Efficiency:
DSV's air and sea freight volumes fell by approximately 3% year on year in Q3, while adjusted EBIT increased by 18.9%. This improvement reflects the company's efforts to enhance profitability through integration synergies, cost control and the phase-out of low-return business.
👉Amass Lion's Insight:
Exporters should clarify shipping plans in advance, standardize operational requirements and manage payment terms appropriately to balance logistics costs with service efficiency and maintain stable logistics partnerships.
Currently, AMASS’s network has covered total 20,000 destinations in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide, offering services such as global LCL, FCL, Rail Transport, Air freight, Warehousing, Cross-Border e-Commerce Logistics, Door to Door Delivery, Dangerous Cargo and Customs Clearance.
Today, the group operates 100+ own branches and offices including oversea branches in key markets, supported by a global network of selected partners.
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