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flag Global shipping rates remain high due to vessel shortages and Red Sea disruptions, despite falling spot prices.

flag Global container shipping is facing a growing disconnect between falling spot rates and high charter rates, which remain 200% above 2019 levels due to limited vessel availability, carrier consolidation, and Red Sea diversions. flag Demand for fuel-efficient, environmentally compliant ships has created a "green premium," while carriers secure long-term charters amid uncertainty. flag Although spot rates rose 2% in early October due to recent rate increases, Drewry forecasts a 16% decline in 2026 as supply catches up. flag Market stability may improve as new vessels enter service and Suez Canal traffic normalizes, but the current imbalance is expected to correct over time.

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