The study analyzes the sea freight market by the end of September — beginning of October 2021. It reveals the problems associated with the movement of goods in various regions of the world, highlights the latest developments in the industry and gives a forecast for the next month.

China's factory output and retail sales growth slowed sharply and missed expectations in July, as new COVID-19 outbreaks and floods disrupted business operations, adding to signs the economic recovery is losing momentum.