European freight rate development

Comparing CTS’ all-in rate levels from Europe to rest of the world for January, February and March 2025 with the same months of 2024, there was a general reduction with, particularly, the Far East, Middle East/ISC and Latin America hit badly.

 

Europe export rate changes year-on-year

 

With regards to all-in rate levels from the rest of the world to Europe there is also a downward trend, albeit not as serious. There were, however, significant reductions in the Far East and Middle East/ISC corridors.

 

Europe import rate changes year-on-year

 

Source: DynaLiners 21/25 – 23 May 2025