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Tianjin E-Chain Logistics’s Week 42 Route Trends for 2025

  • Tianjin E-Chain Logistics’s Week 42 Route Trends for 2025 author
  • 10th October 2025

Japan and South Korea Routes:

 

Japan route freight rates will see a slight decrease next week, but the reduction will not be significant.

 

Shipowners recommend COSCO, Datong, Antong, COSCO Shipping, Sinotrans, and Jinjiang.

 

South Korea route: After the holiday, Incheon will increase sailings after the 16th. Busan is still the cheaper port at New Port, so ONE Busan is highly recommended.

 

Shipowners recommend Shangang, Datong, Douyu, ONE, and MCC.

 

Africa Routes

 

Direct sailings to Dar es Rum in East Africa will depart on the 10th and 17th, and freight rates are expected to remain the same. For East Africa, ASCL is still highly recommended. Prices are reasonable, settlement is available, and bookings can be made in advance.

 

Shipowners recommend ASCL/ESL/IAL/KMTC/MSC

 

Post-holiday shipping rates to South Africa are currently expected to increase. For small, heavy cargo, consider MSK/MSC. For ultra-light cargo, prioritize EMC/PIL/ONE.

 

Shipowners recommend MSC/ZIM/ONE/PIL/MSK.

 

Direct shipping rates to West Africa are expected to increase after the holiday. For large cargo orders, shipowners prioritize ZIM/MSC/ONE.

 

Latin American routes:

 

Post-holiday shipping rates to the western South America region are expected to increase! The price increase is currently uncertain, so please confirm individual orders. For long-term tenders, caution is advised.

 

Shipowners recommend ESL/KMTC/MSC/WHL/CMA/YML/ZIM.

 

Post-holiday shipping rates to the eastern South America region are expected to increase. CMA has canceled two direct sailings at the beginning of the month! For light cargo, prioritize ONE/YML. For large, heavy cargo, prioritize MSC.

 

Post-holiday shipping rates to the Caribbean region are expected to increase. The earliest direct sailing is on the 23rd. For large shipments, pay more attention to MSC prices, which can be applied individually. The PCS surcharge for MSC/ZIM remains normal.

 

European Market Analysis:

 

Most shipping companies have not yet updated their prices for the second half of the month. Due to the high number of blank sailings in the first half of the month, shipowners who update in the second half of the month will see significant price increases, typically ranging from 400 to 600 TWD. Currently, market volume is insufficient, and prices may not be sustainable.

 

MSC and ZIM have updated their prices in the Mediterranean. MSC’s WK42 will retain its prices from the first half of the month, while ZIM’s direct shipping prices have increased significantly. Other carriers have not yet updated their prices.

 

Overweight charges have been eliminated in Europe, allowing for special rates for large shipments, white goods, and tires. Special rates are also available for reefer containers.

 

MSC’s North African WK42 rates have been updated, but remain at the same prices from the first half of the month. COSCO’s prices will require further investigation.

 

Southeast Asian, Australia, and New Zealand Market Analysis:

 

Direct sailings from Bangkok will arrive at 30 TWD as early as October 17th or 18th. Haifeng Jinjiang’s direct sailings from Thailand are tentatively scheduled for October 15th.

 

COSCO is booking for October 22nd, October 25th, and is available for booking on October 29th. Freight rates in Thailand will rise slightly in the second half of the month.

 

COSCO’s booking progress for Indonesia is October 5th, with cargoes for October 17th, October 12th, and October 19th. HMM cargoes for October 19th are still available for takeover.

 

Freight rates are volatile. Indonesia’s temporary price reduction is intended to facilitate stockpiling during the holiday season. Freight rates are expected to rebound after the holiday.

 

There are seven direct vessels to Indonesia on the KCS route, with a total of seven fixed-capacity carriers: ASL (Asia Sea) | CNC (KCS) | COSCO (NIS1) |

 

EMC (NSI) | KMTC (KCS) | OOCL (CIP2) | SITC (KCS)]. There have been three takeovers.

 

Overall freight rates for Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City and Haiphong have increased slightly. Major carrier COSCO has no direct OCL capacity available after October 19th and before mid-month. Transshipment capacity is relatively high, and ZIM, KMTC, and HMM transshipments can handle large shipments.

 

For direct shipments to Chittagong, Bangladesh, direct shipping rates for SITC and CNC routes remain stable on Wednesday. MCC direct shipping rates remain unchanged.

 

There are no changes to Australia routes for now.

 

The earliest bookings for Taiwan are OOCL 17-to-22, with Rizhao starting on the 24th. Wan Hai 16-to-16 is available on October 14th and can add capacity.

 

Middle East to India and Pakistan:

 

India’s freight rates have increased slightly after the holiday, and are expected to continue to rise at the end of the month. This is primarily due to cargo receipts.

 

Middle East prices are expected to rise in the second half of the month, with prices expected to continue rising until the end of the month. Reserve space in advance.

 

Red Sea prices are expected to follow the Middle East’s influence and follow the trend until the end of the month.

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