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第一财经·2025-05-16 10:11

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the impact of changing Sino-US trade dynamics on shipping costs, particularly focusing on the significant increase in container freight rates announced by major shipping companies like CMA CGM. Group 1: Freight Rate Increases - CMA CGM has notified clients of a rise in container shipping rates, with a 40-foot container's freight to the US West Coast increasing to $6,100 and to the East Coast increasing to $7,100 starting June 1 to June 14 [1] - From June 15, a peak season surcharge of $4,000 will be added for shipments from Asia to US and Canadian ports [1] - Other shipping companies, including Matson, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Hapag-Lloyd, and Evergreen, are also raising their freight rates in line with CMA CGM's adjustments [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Supply - There is a reported shortage of containers for shipping to the US, with some foreign trade companies indicating that it is currently "difficult to find a container" for US routes [1] - Freight forwarders have indicated that CMA CGM's latest quotes for the West Coast are between $3,000 and $3,200, while East Coast quotes range from $4,000 to $4,200, reflecting an increase of approximately $1,000 by the end of May and an expected further increase of $1,000 to $2,000 in June [1]