Container rates ease for first time amid Iran war disruption
LELinda van Eekeres Copy Editor / Market Reporter Food & Packaging at DCA Market Intelligence · Published Apr 17, 2026
Ocean rates are easing slightly after several weeks of increases, while ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on bunker fuel prices. Air freight prices have risen sharply and jet fuel shortages are looming.
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