freight rates

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Dirty Tanker Spot Freight Rates Increased Significantly in September

OPEC's latest monthly report indicated a substantial rise in dirty tanker spot freight rates across all vessel classes during September, driven by trade disruptions and extended voyages.

18 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Ocean Freight Rates Remain Elevated Amidst Tight Capacity

Ocean freight rates have not seen the anticipated post-peak season decline, as strong US import demand, weather-related disruptions, and carrier capacity reductions continue to exert pressure on the market, according to a recent analysis.

19 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Supply Chain

Alkagesta chief urges shipping to act on spiralling transport costs

In an opinion piece for The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that record freight and canal costs are a problem the industry must manage rather than accept as inevitable.

17 Sept 2026 · 3 min read