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Transpacific rate war looms as overcapacity increases

18 Feb, 2026

A transpacific rate war now appears inevitable, as shipping lines defy supply-demand dynamics by adding capacity.

Linerlytica noted in its report this week that transpacific volumes fell 7.5% year on year last month, to just over 150,000 teu, with cargo demand muted ...

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