Container freight rates remain elevated as Hormuz disruption reshapes shipping economics

Port congestion by region in 2025–2026 showing container delays across North Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas

Container freight rates are expected to remain elevated through 2026 as higher bunker fuel costs, Middle East disruption and continued capacity constraints reshape global shipping economics and keep pressure on supply chains. DHL’s latest Ocean Freight Market Update says global container shipping markets remain under pressure from sustained geopolitical disruption and elevated fuel costs linked to the Strait of Hormuz […]

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