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Containerized U.S. imports rose 6.9 percent year-over-year in June.
US containerized imports indicate early peak season
The spot rate from New York to Rotterdam sat at $1,307 this week, down 19.7 percent year-over-year.
WCI: Eastbound trans-Atlantic rates hit record low
The price per metric ton for high-sulfur bunker fuel fell 4.2 percent this week, while low-sulfur spot prices per metric ton increased 1.3 percent.
Bunker prices continue steep fall
The price per metric ton for high-sulfur bunker fuel rose less than 2 percent this week, while low-sulfur spot prices per metric ton decreased about 1 percent.
Bunker prices continue spotty streak

Press Releases

Port of Rotterdam throughput decreased slightly
Port of Rotterdam
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Congestion, loss of Russia traffic hits Rotterdam volume

21 Oct 2022
Europe’s two largest container port hubs have reported declining throughput in the first nine months of the year as a series of factors stacks up to put the brakes on demand.
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Flight-cutting plan at Amsterdam Schiphol puts freighter slots at risk
18 Oct 2022
A proposal to significantly reduce annual flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is rattling air cargo operators at the airport.
‘Normal’ container shipping market not on horizon for European importers
14 Oct 2022
Market conditions may be normalizing for carriers as rates and demand drop closer to 2019 levels, but shippers in Europe continue to battle disruption in their import cargo flows.
MSC port unit, Hutchison to develop new Rotterdam container terminal
31 Aug 2022
A joint venture in Rotterdam between two of Europe’s largest terminal operators will dramatically expand the port’s container handling capability.
Rhine low water levels restrict loads, spark surcharges
05 Aug 2022
Falling water levels on the Rhine are a seasonal problem, but this summer a European heatwave and low rainfall has left parts of the river virtually impassable.
Singapore-Rotterdam ports commit to green corridor deal
02 Aug 2022
The port authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore want a new green corridor between the hubs to attract the investment and pilot projects crucial to developing a fossil fuel alternative for shipping.
Rotterdam container volumes drop in H1 as recession hangs over Europe
22 Jul 2022
Declining volumes, the Russia–Ukraine war, and a deteriorating economic outlook have left Europe’s busiest container port with a bleak outlook for the year.
First direct China–Scotland ocean shipping service to halve transit time
21 Jul 2022
Lengthy delays at congested North European transshipment hubs will be avoided by a new direct service that has launched between China and Scotland.
Economic clouds gather as Europe faces summer of congestion
10 Jun 2022
Already congested ports in North Europe are bracing for a spike in volume this summer following the lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns in China, but deteriorating economic conditions in Europe could cause demand to drop in the fourth quarter.
No China surge expected when lockdowns lifted: Rotterdam
11 May 2022
Rotterdam believes the gradual reopening of factories in China’s locked-down manufacturing areas will release slow and steady volumes into the ocean supply chain rather than unleashing a huge wave of cargo.
Rotterdam moves to lock in large-scale European hydrogen supply
10 May 2022
A Port of Rotterdam initiative has identified a way to make green hydrogen available at scale for European industry and inland transport providers in a move designed to help meet regional zero-carbon targets.