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Typhoons and AI boost transpacific container rates
Seatrade Maritime News · Aug 7, 2026
DisruptionMultimodalGlobal
Weather related congestion in China and the boost in demand from AI have conspired to drive Pacific rates up by around 14% over the last week
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Seatrade Maritime News ↗Published · Trade press
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