Early peak season pushes container rates higher

Linda van Eekeres Market Analyst · Energy & Logistics · Published May 22, 2026
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Container freight rates continue to rise, with the peak season starting earlier than usual this year. Higher bunker prices, emergency fuel surcharges and growing risks around the Strait of Hormuz are also contributing to rising freight rates across major trade lanes.

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