Shipping Rate Trends
Shipping rates represent the cost of transporting goods across various modes, such as ocean, air, rail, or truck. These rates are influenced by multiple factors including fuel prices, supply chain demand, carrier capacity, seasonal trends, and global trade policies. Because transportation is a core component of logistics, even small changes in shipping rates can have a significant impact on overall supply chain costs.
Fluctuations in shipping rates occur over different timeframes—weekly, monthly, or yearly—as market conditions shift. For example, peak seasons, labor shortages, or geopolitical events can cause sudden spikes, while slower demand or increased capacity may lead to rate declines. Tracking the percent of change in shipping rates over time helps businesses forecast expenses, negotiate contracts, and make data-driven decisions to stay competitive in a dynamic global market.
Importing from the Far East
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China to U.S. East Coast | 4% | 20% | 50% | 10/31/2025 |
China to U.S. West Coast | 6% | 17% | 32% | 10/31/2025 |
China to Europe | 3% | 12% | 47% | 10/31/2025 |
China to Meditteranean | 5% | 7% | 46% | 10/31/2025 |
South Korea to U.S. East Coast | 2% | 1% | 57% | 10/31/2025 |
South Korea to U.S. West Coast | 3% | 0% | 63% | 10/31/2025 |
Taiwan to U.S. East Coast | 3% | 50% | 73% | 10/31/2025 |
Taiwan to U.S. West Coast | 4% | 33% | 59% | 10/31/2025 |
Importing from South America
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazil to U.S. East Coast | 0% | 0% | 33% | 10/31/2025 |
Brazil to U.S. West Coast | 0% | 0% | 44% | 10/31/2025 |
Colombia to U.S. East Coast | 0% | 0% | 12% | 10/31/2025 |
Colombia to U.S. West Coast | 2% | 9% | 40% | 10/31/2025 |
Importing from Continental EU
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North Europe to China | 1% | 0% | 5% | 10/31/2025 |
North Europe to U.S. East Coast | 2% | 1% | 13% | 10/31/2025 |
Europe to South America East Coast | 1% | 2% | 3% | 10/31/2025 |
Europe to South America West Coast | 5% | 11% | 7% | 10/31/2025 |
Importing from India
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
India to U.S. East Coast | 3% | 6% | 13% | 10/31/2025 |
India to U.S. West Coast | 5% | 10% | 50% | 10/31/2025 |
Importing from the Mediterranean
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain to U.S. West Coast | - | - | - | - |
Greece to U.S. West Coast | - | - | - | - |
Greece to U.S. East Coast | - | - | - | - |
Italy to U.S. West Coast | 1% | 1% | 14% | 10/31/2025 |
Importing from the United States
Port | Weekly % Change | Monthly % Change | Yearly % Change | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. West Coast to China/Far East | 5% | 11% | 69% | 10/31/2025 |
U.S. East Coast to China/Far East | 4% | 10% | 64% | 10/31/2025 |
U.S. West Coast to Europe | - | - | - | - |
U.S. East Coast to Europe | 1% | 1% | 11% | 10/31/2025 |
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