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Ocean Freight Overcapacity Persists as Peak Season Patterns Fade

Traditional seasonal shipping dynamics have dissolved amid persistent overcapacity in ocean freight markets. Carrier behavior continues shifting as peak season patterns disappear, reshaping capacity and pricing strategies.

Tariff-driven supply chain adaptations are redirecting global trade flows, with some route changes expected to persist beyond near-term trade policy shifts.

Air cargo rates remain elevated despite easing jet fuel concerns, pressured by surging demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts and helium shortages limiting available capacity. Middle East disruptions compound constraints on international air services.

Safety allegations have surfaced against cargo handler AGI at major New York airports, adding operational complexity to gateway operations. Ocean carriers including ZIM face arbitrage risks as market conditions remain unsettled.