Please find below the following Market Updates Week 52.

Week 52 brought the usual year-end swings across ocean and air freight markets. Ocean rates on the Far East to Southern Africa trades held steady while equipment availability tightened ahead of the new year.

Port congestion at key transhipment hubs eased slightly, improving reliability for cargo routed through Beira and Durban. Airfreight rates firmed on strong e-commerce volumes.

As always, Veer-Freight clients receive tailored guidance based on their specific lanes and commodities.