DEMO — development content for layout testing. Not real editorial reporting.
DEMO content for development and layout testing — not real editorial reporting.
Freight rates depend on vessel capacity, port congestion, fuel costs and route disruptions.
How it works
When transport becomes slower or costlier, firms may hold more inventory, switch routes or source closer to home.
Container freight is a small share of most products’ price, but disruptions can have outsized effects.
What to watch
The effect on consumer prices depends on the share of transport in final costs and on how long disruptions last.
Key concepts
- Shipping
- Logistics
