## Company Profile KONOIKE TRANSPORT CO LTD — Japan-based freight forwarder and integrated logistics provider. (Lead data: contact Atsushi Kaneko, kaneko.at@jpa.konoike.net.) Konoike is a major Japanese logistics player that provides international freight forwarding, domestic transport, warehousing/contract logistics, and cross‑border supply‑chain services for industrial, retail and agri‑food customers. Its customer base includes Japanese exporters and trading houses that move containerized general cargo, manufactured goods (automotive, electronics, machinery), and food/agri inputs. Scale: national network in Japan with international forwarding services and partnerships (public directory listing evidence). ## Pain Points 1) Multi‑origin complexity from China+1 (2026): Japanese exporters and trading houses are diversifying sourcing into Vietnam, Thailand, India and Mexico. That creates fragmented routings, more feeder/mainline handoffs, transshipment complexity and frequent origin changes that increase booking, consolidation and documentation workload for forwarders like Konoike. 2) Rate volatility & capacity management pressure: Transpacific and Asia–Europe spot volatility, GRIs and blank sailings in 2026 force shippers to re‑price and re‑route frequently; customers seek partners who can convert urgent sourcing decisions into guaranteed bookings and handle schedule risk. 3) Digital compliance & e‑certificates (ePhyto/NACCS alignment): Growing adoption of ePhyto and push toward fully electronic single‑window processes means exporters need precise digital document harmonization (HS codes, certificate formats). Failures cause costly holds; forwarders must bridge the gap across differing foreign e‑systems. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] – Japan-Related Containerized Trade Volumes & 2026 Rate Trends on Transpacific and Asia–Europe === Note: Very little 2026 data is broken out specifically for “Japan-only” volumes yet; most analysts report at lane level (Asia–North America, Asia–Europe). I flag where figures are lane‑wide vs. Japan‑specific. **Demand & volume environment (late 2025–YTD 2026)** - Global container trade volume grew about **4.5% YoY in 2025**, with Clarksons data (Jan 2026) indicating continued, but moderate, growth into early 2026; Transpacific and Asia–Europe remain the main east‑west corridors. ([live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/sites/default/files/company_press_releases/attachments_oslo/2026/03/27/669536_MPC%20Container%20Ships%20ASA%20Annual%20And%20Sustainability%20Report%202025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - UPS Q1 2026 freight update notes that **capacity growth continues to outpace demand** across major east–west lanes, keeping rate recovery limited; Asia–Europe “recovery is constrained,” implying volumes are not strong enough to absorb added capacity. ([ups.com](https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/resources/news-and-market-updates/quarterly-freight-and-logistics-trends?utm_source=openai)) - Eurasian rail: China–Europe rail container volumes (not ocean, but a partial proxy for long‑haul Asia–Europe flows) **fell 18% YoY in 2025**, while volumes on the Middle Corridor (via Central Asia/Caspian) **rose 14%**, reflecting some routing shifts away from Russia‑linked corridors. ([index1520.com](https://index1520.com/upload/medialibrary/233/mk56n1fi0jdfgcp8eqhi2y3fqk5tcwdi/15_01_2026-Eurasian-Logistics-Market-Update_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai)) For **Japan-origin cargo** specifically, most 2026 references describe it as part of broader “North Asia” flows, with Japan/South Korea trade tied into the same mainline loops that serve China. **Freight rate levels – Transpacific (Asia–US) 2026** Spot indexes (all-in FAK per FEU) show elevated but volatile rates: - **January 2026 (week 2):** Freightos reported Asia–US West Coast (FBX01) at **~$2,757/FEU (+5% WoW)** and Asia–US East Coast (FBX03) at **~$4,033/FEU (+7% WoW)**, supported by pre‑Lunar New Year demand and GRIs. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1qby5r8/freightos_weekly_update_january_13_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **February 10, 2026:** After LNY, Asia–US WC prices **fell 21% in a single week** to about **$1,900/FEU**; EC down **10%**, signalling early entry into the usual post‑LNY lull. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1r17vzw/freightos_weekly_update_february_10_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **April 7, 2026 update:** Despite weak underlying demand, Asia–US WC rates had **climbed ~$700/FEU (≈40%) from pre‑war levels** to **> $2,400/FEU**, with transpacific spot prices still **>50% lower than Jan–Feb 2025** even after this rise, highlighting both structural overcapacity and war‑related fuel surcharges. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sf3znx/freightos_weekly_update_april_7_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **April 14, 2026:** Further increases of **+3% (WC)** and **+10% (EC)** WoW; carriers attempting **additional $500–$2,000/FEU GRIs** for early May, though analysts doubt full implementation will stick. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1slkfr4/freightos_weekly_update_april_14_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **May 12, 2026:** Asia–US WC +4% WoW and EC +1%, with commentary that transpacific rates are **~$1,000/FEU higher than pre‑war levels** due largely to elevated fuel and detours, not demand strength. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tb7l24/freightos_weekly_update_may_12_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **May 21, 2026 (Drewry WCI):** Composite WCI at **$2,712/FEU (+6% WoW)** with gains “mainly due to higher freight rates on the Asia–Europe route,” but also showing transpacific increases (Shanghai–NY +2% to $4,317/FEU; Shanghai–LA +1% to $3,385/FEU). ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tjtnx6/drewry_world_container_index_excerpts_rally_in/?utm_source=openai)) **Interpretation for Japan–US trade in 2026:** - Japan is priced off the same transpacific benchmarks; Japanese exporters to US West Coast are likely seeing **all‑in FAK in the $2,000–3,500/FEU band in Q2 2026**, roughly **30–50% below early‑2025 highs** but **~$1,000/FEU above late‑2025 lows** due to war‑related fuel and carrier GRIs. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sf3znx/freightos_weekly_update_april_7_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) **Freight rate levels – Asia–Europe 2026** Multiple sources show an early‑year spike then easing, against a backdrop of capacity oversupply and Red Sea/Hormuz disruptions: - **December 2025 into early 2026:** Asia–North Europe spot at **$2,300–2,450/FEU** and Asia–Med at **$3,350–3,450/FEU**, after successive GRIs. Early 2026 contract actions targeted **$4,200/FEU (N. Europe)** and **$4,750/FEU (Med)**, though that aspirational level has not been consistently realized. ([chemanalyst.com](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/asia-europe-freight-surges-as-december-bookings-hit-new-highs-40457?utm_source=openai)) - **Week 2 of 2026:** Asia–Europe rates **surged ~12.9% WoW to $2,839/FEU**, reflecting successful January FAK hikes. ([cdn.phaata.com](https://cdn.phaata.com/files/market/2026/Phaata-Logistics-Market-Update-Week-2-2026-EN.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Jan 9, 2026 (Platts PCR1/PCR11):** North Asia–North Europe & UK assessed at **$2,700/FEU**, up from late‑Dec 2025 as GRIs take hold. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/010926-containers-quarterly-asia-europe-enters-2026-with-seasonal-firmness-structural-uncertainty?utm_source=openai)) - **Feb 10, 2026:** Freightos shows Europe and Med prices **down >8% WoW to $2,700/FEU (N. Europe) and $3,700/FEU (Med)**, with further daily slippage, consistent with early post‑LNY softening. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1r17vzw/freightos_weekly_update_february_10_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **April 14, 2026:** Asia–Europe prices had risen only **$200–400/FEU** since the start of the Iran war (relatively modest versus transpacific), despite higher fuel costs. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1slkfr4/freightos_weekly_update_april_14_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **Freightos April 28 & May 12 updates:** Asia–Europe prices **15%+ YoY** and **50%+ above recent low‑demand troughs** in October 2025, but starting to soften back toward pre‑war levels by mid‑May. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **Drewry WCI mid‑Feb 2026:** Notes another **5–9% WoW decline** on Asia–US and Asia–Europe lanes amid oversupply (newbuild deliveries **2.1–2.4M TEU in 2026**), despite carrier blank sailings. ([shippingintelligencehub.com](https://shippingintelligencehub.com/article/container-freight-rates-decline-overcapacity-2026-02-09?utm_source=openai)) - **May 21, 2026 (Drewry WCI via Reddit):** Composite index **+6% WoW to $2,712/FEU**, “mainly due to higher freight rates on the Asia to Europe trade route,” implying a mini‑rally into early peak‑season tenders. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tjtnx6/drewry_world_container_index_excerpts_rally_in/?utm_source=openai)) **Capacity management & blank sailings** - Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight (mid‑Feb 2026) reports **8 blank sailings** announced for the upcoming week on Asia–Europe/Mediterranean and **31 cancellations** on transpacific services to US East/West Coasts, as carriers try to stem rate erosion. ([trasportoeuropa.it](https://www.trasportoeuropa.it/english/container-freight-rates-fall-again-in-mid-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - Market commentaries flag **structural oversupply** (2026 fleet growth) as a key headwind: historic newbuild deliveries **2.1–2.4M TEU in 2026** vs. modest demand, which forces Japanese cargo owners into an environment of aggressive capacity management and frequent GRI/PSS rounds. ([shippingintelligencehub.com](https://shippingintelligencehub.com/article/container-freight-rates-decline-overcapacity-2026-02-09?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for Japan-related containerized exports (agri‑food + general cargo)** - For **Japan–US**: freight is set off transpacific benchmarks; Q2 2026 levels remain well below 2025’s tariff‑front‑loading peak but higher than 2024–25 troughs, giving Japanese shippers **improved cost vs 2025 but ongoing volatility** due to war‑related fuel and blank sailings. ([ups.com](https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/resources/news-and-market-updates/quarterly-freight-and-logistics-trends?utm_source=openai)) - For **Japan–Europe**: rates are **~$2,600–3,000/FEU band** as of May 2026, still **~15–30% above 2025 lows** but subject to weekly GRI/PSS noise; Hormuz/Red Sea detours and bunker surcharges matter even if some Japanese services route via the Pacific/US landbridge or alternative Suez‑bypass options. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) Sources for this section: ([trasportoeuropa.it](https://www.trasportoeuropa.it/english/container-freight-rates-fall-again-in-mid-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [DEMAND SIGNALS] – Japanese Exporters Shifting Sourcing Away from China; Impact on Freight & Export Volumes (2026) === **Policy & structural drivers (“China+1” from Japan’s perspective)** - Japan’s **“China+1” policy** is explicitly referenced in early‑2026 sourcing guidance, citing METI 2025 as the policy anchor pushing Japanese firms to diversify production and sourcing away from mainland China into ASEAN, India and nearshore options. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) - A specialized 2026 guide on “Japanese companies moving out of China” notes: - Japanese manufacturing relocation from China is expected to **increase 32% YoY in 2026**, driven by rising labor costs, geopolitical risk, and trade measures. - Some Chinese provinces (e.g., Liaoning) show **55% decline in Japanese subsidiary presence** in low‑margin sectors, reflecting near‑complete exit from certain legacy manufacturing activities. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) **Evidence from trade and investment surveys** - JETRO’s FY2025 survey on Japanese businesses (published 2026) documents **88 sourcing shifts into the US** reported by companies in North America, with **45 of those shifts from Japan and 23 from China**. While this is focused on supplying the US market, it underscores active re‑routing of supply from both Japan and China into American production/distribution. ([jetro.go.jp](https://www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/en/news/releases/2025/30059aa3effdfc56/2025_N_America_r.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - The same survey lists China as the **most common current supplier location**, with **87 shifts away from China** recorded, indicating material but measured diversification rather than a full exit. ([jetro.go.jp](https://www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/en/news/releases/2025/30059aa3effdfc56/2025_N_America_r.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Global diversification context (relevant for Japanese firms’ upstream networks)** - Global surveys of importers (mainly US/EU but relevant as Japanese companies participate in the same networks) show: - **79% of companies shifted at least some sourcing volume away from China in 2025**, and **85.6% front‑loaded shipments** to avoid new tariffs. Most shifted **26–50% of their freight** to new origins or routes. ([news.yrules.com](https://news.yrules.com/en/archives/10081?utm_source=openai)) - Origin diversification is concentrating on **India, ASEAN, and Mexico**, increasing route complexity and average transit times vs. a China‑centric model. ([cpscp.org](https://cpscp.org/import-origin-diversification-from-china-reshapes-sourcing-in-2025/?utm_source=openai)) - QIMA’s Q2 2026 Supply Chain Barometer shows: - US and EU buyers continuing to pursue **“China+1” and “China+N”** strategies into early 2026. - As Chinese exports to the US fall (approx. **30% YoY decline in early 2026** on US‑China bookings), **intra‑Asia and Asia–Europe volumes show double‑digit annual growth**, implying more Southeast Asia and South Asia exports filling part of the gap. ([qima.com](https://www.qima.com/newsroom/news/news-q2-2026-barometer?utm_source=openai)) **Specific sourcing guidance for Japanese buyers (2026)** The 2026 “Japanese companies moving out of China” sourcing guide provides operational benchmarks (not official stats but indicative of current practice): ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) - **Hybrid sourcing norms:** - Maintain **30–40% of volume in China** for mature, stable SKUs. - Shift **new/high‑tariff or high‑sensitivity items** to **Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia) and Mexico**. - **Projected relocation pace:** - Japanese manufacturing relocation from China projected to **grow 32% YoY in 2026**, focusing on **electronics, automotive components, and low‑margin assembly**. - **Regional patterns:** - Coastal Chinese hubs (e.g., Guangdong, Jiangsu) still retain large numbers of Japanese subsidiaries, but there is visible contraction in **low‑margin export‑oriented plants**; certain inland/provincial clusters (Liaoning) show **>50% exit.** **Impact on freight and export volumes (qualitative and partial quantitative)** - **Lane mix shift:** As Japanese and other Asian companies diversify away from China, more containerized exports to the US/EU are loaded from **Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India**, and **Mexico**, but: - For Japanese trading houses, this often means **triangular trade** (Japan HQ contracting with non‑Chinese Asian plants) rather than direct uplift from Japan itself. - **Freight implications:** - Diversification introduces **longer and more fragmented routing**: e.g., Southeast Asia–US East Coast via Singapore and Panama, or via transshipment in Busan/Kaohsiung and then transpacific. - Surveys report that **26–50% of freight was re‑routed to new origins or modes** in 2025; similar patterns are expected through 2026, implying rising importance of **feeder + mainline combos** and **more container transshipment**—a factor for Japanese forwarders managing availability and schedule reliability. ([news.yrules.com](https://news.yrules.com/en/archives/10081?utm_source=openai)) - **Volume signals for Japanese exports:** - With **US–China bookings down ~30% YoY in early 2026**, carriers and NVOCCs report **double‑digit growth in intra‑Asia and Asia–Europe volumes** as Chinese exporters and multinational firms redirect flows to other markets or origin points. Japanese exporters integrated into these networks may see: - **Stable to slightly rising export liftings from Japan** into Southeast Asia and US/EU as more coordination and consolidation happens via Japanese or Korea–Japan‑linked hubs. ([maritimegateway.com](https://www.maritimegateway.com/container-shipping-forecast-2026-rates-routes-risk/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for agri‑food vs. general cargo** - **Agri‑food:** - Japanese food manufacturers and trading houses sourcing inputs (e.g., packaging, additives, machinery) from China are selectively shifting sensitive items to **Vietnam/Thailand/India**, but many still keep core volume in China due to qualification and regulatory complexity. The 30–40% “minimum China share” rule-of-thumb reflects the need to preserve supply security and cost advantages. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) - **General cargo / industrial:** - Automotive, electronics and machinery suppliers show the most aggressive relocation signals, with >30% planned expansion of non‑China capacity in 2026, particularly into **Vietnam, India, and Mexico**; this is already translating into **stronger container volumes ex‑Vietnam/India** on both transpacific and Asia–Europe corridors. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) Sources for this section: ([qima.com](https://www.qima.com/newsroom/news/news-q2-2026-barometer?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [PROBLEM FRAMING] – Japan Customs Digitalization, e‑Certificates & Export Regulatory Changes Affecting Agri‑Food & General Cargo (2026) === **1) Phytosanitary e‑Certificates (ePhyto) – agri‑food focus** - Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Plant Protection Station describes its ongoing implementation of **electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhyto)** as the digital equivalent of paper phytosanitary certificates. ([maff.go.jp](https://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/law/denmado/ePhyto.html?utm_source=openai)) - The MAFF page (updated 2026) outlines: - ePhyto is accepted for **plant and plant product exports** where Japan and the importing country participate in the **IPPC ePhyto Solution**. - A list of **eligible partner countries** is maintained; as more countries join the ePhyto hub, Japanese exporters can substitute **electronic certificates** for paper originals, reducing courier delays and document discrepancy risk. ([maff.go.jp](https://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/law/denmado/ePhyto.html?utm_source=openai)) - Regulatory implications for agri‑food exporters (grains, seeds, fresh produce, feed materials): - **Shorter lead times** for document issuance and transmission. - **Reduced risk of shipment holds** due to lost/damaged paper phytosanitary certificates. - Need to ensure **alignment of HS codes and commodity descriptions** between Japanese customs declarations and ePhyto content to avoid mismatches at foreign customs/NPPOs. **2) Broader customs digitalization & e‑Customs in Japan (2025–2026 context)** Recent global supply‑chain commentary and Japanese regulatory moves suggest several themes, even if Japan already had a high baseline of digitalization: - Japan has long relied on **NACCS** (Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System) for electronic declarations. Recent updates (2024–2026) emphasize: - Expansion of **single‑window connectivity** to other trade platforms (e.g., shipping lines, port community systems, and foreign customs where mutual recognition exists). - Progressive **roll‑out of electronic certificates and permits** (SPS, CITES, etc.) integrated with NACCS to reduce manual submissions. - Global trade digitization articles (e.g., April 2026 analysis on goods trade and digitization referenced in industry forums) highlight Japan as one of the economies moving toward: - **Fully digital submission and pre‑arrival processing** of cargo data. - Greater use of **AI‑assisted risk analysis** and **advance cargo information** to target inspections. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/FreightRight/comments/1sm7dvh/space_tightens_on_chinaus_routes_despite_weak/?utm_source=openai)) **3) Export regulatory changes affecting 2026 flows (agri‑food and general cargo)** While major tariff‑line changes for Japanese agri‑food exports in 2026 are limited, there are several process‑level shifts that matter from a logistics and compliance standpoint: - **Digital document acceptance & “no‑paper” corridors:** - As importing countries expand acceptance of **Japan’s ePhyto** and other e‑certificates, more lanes move toward **fully electronic document packets** (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, ePhyto). This can: - Reduce **export lead times by several days** (courier + manual processing). - Support **late booking / just‑in‑time shipments** for perishable exports (e.g., fresh fruits, ornamental plants, some processed foods requiring phytosanitary oversight). ([maff.go.jp](https://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/law/denmado/ePhyto.html?utm_source=openai)) - **Alignment with evolving INCOTERMS and HS compliance:** - Industry guidance aimed at Japanese exporters (and their foreign partners) stresses the need for **updated HS codes, INCOTERMS 2026, and duty‑mitigation structures** embedded in digital systems to pass customs pre‑validation in under **3 weeks**, vs. historical lead times that were longer and more paper‑heavy. This is highlighted as a key risk‑mitigation measure in the context of relocation from China and increased trade complexity. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) - **Risk of regulatory fragmentation across destinations:** - As Japanese exporters diversify beyond China‑centric production and distribution, they confront **heterogeneous digital customs regimes** across ASEAN, India, the Middle East, and Latin America—many of which are mid‑transition to electronic single windows. Japanese customs digitalization is relatively advanced, but **mismatches in data standards** (e.g., different formats for SPS certificates, varying requirements for advance cargo info) can still trigger holds or documentation amendments at destination. ([qima.com](https://www.qima.com/newsroom/news/news-q2-2026-barometer?utm_source=openai)) **4) How this shapes the “problem statement” for Japanese shippers in 2026** From a market‑intelligence and strategy angle, the 2026 problem framing for Japanese exporters (especially in food and agri‑food) looks like: - **Document & data harmonization challenge:** - As flows diversify away from China and more production shifts to multiple Asian and nearshore hubs, Japanese traders need to ensure **consistent, accurate digital data (HS code, origin, SPS status)** across **Japan’s NACCS, foreign customs systems, and e‑certification platforms** like ePhyto. - **Increased compliance risk at the intersection of trade policy and digitization:** - New tariffs and origin‑based measures (US/EU) intersect with stricter, automated customs checks. Even minor misalignment between **declared origin, supplier footprints, and digital certificates** can generate high‑cost delays. ([qima.com](https://www.qima.com/newsroom/news/news-q2-2026-barometer?utm_source=openai)) - **Operational impact on freight & export volumes:** - Where e‑certificates and digital single‑window connections are in place, **Japan‑origin agri‑food shipments can move faster and more predictably**, supporting incremental volume growth (particularly to markets that have fully adopted IPPC ePhyto). - Conversely, in markets where digitalization is partial, the rising documentation complexity associated with **China+1 diversification** can act as a brake on volume and increase the requirement for **buffer stock** and **longer lead times**. ([fobsourcify.com](https://www.fobsourcify.com/japanese-companies-moving-out-of-china/?utm_source=openai)) Sources for this section: ([qima.com](https://www.qima.com/newsroom/news/news-q2-2026-barometer?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • ANNUAL AND https://live.euronext.com/sites/default/files/company_press_releases/attachments_oslo/2026/03/27/669536_MPC%20Container%20Ships%20ASA%20Annual%20And%20Sustainability%20Report%202025.pdf?utm_source=openai • 2026 Q1 Global Freight Transportation and Logistics Trends | UPS Supply Chain Solutions https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/resources/news-and-market-updates/quarterly-freight-and-logistics-trends?utm_source=openai • EURASIAN LOGISTICS MARKET UPDATE https://index1520.com/upload/medialibrary/233/mk56n1fi0jdfgcp8eqhi2y3fqk5tcwdi/15_01_2026-Eurasian-Logistics-Market-Update_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai • Freightos Weekly Update - January 13, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 5% to $2,757/FEU.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 7% to $4,033/FEU.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1qby5r8/freightos_weekly_update_january_13_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - February 10, 2026 | Excerpts: ”Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 21%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) decreased 10%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1r17vzw/freightos_weekly_update_february_10_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - April 7, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 11%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 5%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sf3znx/freightos_weekly_update_april_7_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - April 14, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 10%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1slkfr4/freightos_weekly_update_april_14_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - May 12, 2026 | Excerpts: ”Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 4%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 1%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tb7l24/freightos_weekly_update_may_12_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • Drewry - World Container Index | Excerpts: “Rally in freight rates continued, with the composite index rising for the third week this month.” | “The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 6% to $2,712 per 40ft container, mainly due to higher freight rates on the Asia to Europe trade route.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tjtnx6/drewry_world_container_index_excerpts_rally_in/?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - April 7, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 11%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 5%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sf3znx/freightos_weekly_update_april_7_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • Asia–Europe Freight Surges as December Bookings Hit New Highs | ChemAnalyst https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/asia-europe-freight-surges-as-december-bookings-hit-new-highs-40457?utm_source=openai • 12/01/2026 Week 2 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MARKET U https://cdn.phaata.com/files/market/2026/Phaata-Logistics-Market-Update-Week-2-2026-EN.pdf?utm_source=openai • CONTAINERS QUARTERLY: Asia-Europe enters 2026 with seasonal firmness, structural uncertainty | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/010926-containers-quarterly-asia-europe-enters-2026-with-seasonal-firmness-structural-uncertainty?utm_source=openai)