Early transpac spot rate slump points to a market poised for collapse

13.02.2026

The flatlining of the pre-Chinese New Year shipping peak was in evidence in the past couple of weeks with falling spot rates. However, new analysis from Sea-Intelligence suggests the most recent decline is steeper than ever seen before.

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Lloyd’s List Half-Year Outlook

The half-year health check on the state of the maritime markets finds shipowners in a better place than they anticipated 12 months ago. While tankers will have to wait for a meaningful vaccine-led recovery, box and bulk are booming.

Source: Lloyd's Loading List