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New furniture tariffs kick in; China especially hard hit
June 5, 2026

Spot rates surge as supply chain risks remain elevated

Index jumps 23% amid early peak-season demand, while New York Fed data points to continued strain from the Iran war and disruptions to global trade.

Index jumps 23% amid early peak-season demand, while New York Fed data points to continued strain from the Iran war and [...]

Spot rates inch higher heading into new year
May 29, 2026

Spot rates rise amid conflicting signals on Iran deal

Container shipping prices post another weekly gain as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement keeps pressure on fuel costs and freight markets.

Container shipping prices post another weekly gain as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement keeps pressure on[...]

Spot rates rise as Iran war strains container shipping
May 15, 2026

Iran war, fuel surcharges spur container rate surge

Drewry index jumps 12% as carriers raise emergency fees and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz drag on.

Drewry index jumps 12% as carriers raise emergency fees and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz drag on.

3 potential impacts of Iran war for furniture importers
April 30, 2026

Container rates slip as Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz in focus

Drewry index falls for third week as excess capacity weighs on pricing, as fuel costs and geopolitical risks persist.

Drewry index falls for third week as excess capacity weighs on pricing, as fuel costs and geopolitical risks persist.

Spot rates inch higher heading into new year
April 17, 2026

Spot rates slip as Iran war-driven rise loses steam

Drewry index falls 3% after six-week climb, though fuel costs and new surcharges continue to shape the outlook for importers.

Drewry index falls 3% after six-week climb, though fuel costs and new surcharges continue to shape the outlook for impor[...]

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April 10, 2026

Container rates edge higher as Iran ceasefire offers limited relief

Drewry index rises 1% as trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic rates climb, while uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz continues to pressure fuel costs.

Drewry index rises 1% as trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic rates climb, while uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz continu[...]

New furniture tariffs kick in; China especially hard hit
April 3, 2026

Spot rates steady as Iran war continues to pressure fuel costs

Drewry index unchanged at $2,287 as trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe lanes stabilize, with bunker surcharges expected to keep upward pressure on pricing.

Drewry index unchanged at $2,287 as trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe lanes stabilize, with bunker surcharges expected to ke[...]

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March 27, 2026

Iran war drives container rates higher as Hormuz disruption tightens fuel supply

Drewry index rises for fourth week as Asia–Europe rates surge and shipping costs climb amid Strait of Hormuz instability.

Drewry index rises for fourth week as Asia–Europe rates surge and shipping costs climb amid Strait of Hormuz instabili[...]

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