Europe was the laggard trading region in September while North America was “still going strong” according to the gKNi World Trade Indicator powered by LogIndex AG ,the data company of global freighter forwarder Kuehne+Nagel. The gKNi World Trade Indicator stood at 141.0 (+5.8% YoY) at the end of September, down by 0.3% compared to the previous month. The third quarter saw an increase of 0.5% (quarter on quarter) compared with increases of 0.4% in the second quarter and 4.4% i

– Head-haul routes could see box rates increase between 8% and 30% on February 1 – Pre Chinese New Year focused on maximizing cargo allocation – Post Chinese New Year maintain box rates through void sailings Carriers are optimistic that the head-haul routes may see box rate increases on February 1. There are significant variances in these and the container industry believes it could fall on the conservative side as the focus remains on maximizing cargo allocations before Chin