CCFI
1,670.65
+1.15%
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALANDAug 28, 2026
SmarTrans Global Market Intelligence
SCFI edges higher as Asia–Europe softens; Red Sea signals mixed, Taiwan Strait surges; carriers keep PSS in place across key trades
Spot ex-Shanghai (SCFI) rose while contract-weighted CCFI composite eased; FBX global slipped modestly with mixed lane moves. PortWatch shows a one-day Suez dip alongside elevated Bab el-Mandeb and a pronounced Taiwan Strait surge—signals point to timing/bunching rather than confirmed disruption. Carriers maintain broad PSS coverage on Asia–Europe, Transpacific, Transatlantic westbound, and Asia–Latin America, sustaining all-in cost pressure despite mixed index prints.
Latest Intelligence
Report Date
Aug 8, 2026
Confidence
1%
Live market data layer active
Market at a Glance
Global Freight Indices
Latest index readings from the SmarTrans market intelligence data layer.
CCFI
1,833.99
+0.68%
COMPOSITE INDEXAug 28, 2026
CCFI
1,836.94
+1.87%
E/C AMERICAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
2,300.64
+1.34%
EUROPEAug 28, 2026
CCFI
951.76
+1.65%
JAPANAug 28, 2026
CCFI
637.5
+6.39%
KOREAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
2,758.59
-4.34%
MEDITERRANEANAug 28, 2026
CCFI
3,407.62
+2.67%
PERSIAN GULF/RED SEAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
1,438.89
-1.00%
SOUTH AFRICAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
1,417.68
+4.34%
SOUTH AMERICAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
989.03
+1.70%
SOUTHEASTAug 28, 2026
CCFI
1,538.78
-0.18%
W/C AMERICAAug 28, 2026
CCFI
1,167.12
-0.43%
WEST EAST AFRICAAug 28, 2026
FBX
3,590
+0.54%
GlobalSep 2, 2026
FBX01
7,621
+1.73%
China/East Asia → North America West CoastSep 2, 2026
FBX02
347
0.00%
North America West Coast → China/East AsiaSep 2, 2026
FBX03
9,791
+2.25%
China/East Asia → North America East CoastSep 2, 2026
FBX04
491
0.00%
North America East Coast → China/East AsiaSep 2, 2026
FBX11
4,641
-1.23%
China/East Asia → North EuropeSep 2, 2026
FBX12
540
+3.29%
North Europe → China/East AsiaSep 2, 2026
FBX13
4,800
-3.54%
China/East Asia → MediterraneanSep 2, 2026
FBX14
314
-9.14%
Mediterranean → China/East AsiaSep 2, 2026
FBX21
417
0.00%
North America East Coast → EuropeSep 2, 2026
FBX22
2,574
+8.77%
Europe → North America East CoastSep 2, 2026
FBX24
1,101
0.00%
Europe → South America East CoastSep 2, 2026
FBX26
2,310
0.00%
Europe → South America West CoastSep 2, 2026
SCFI
3,509.53
+2.93%
Comprehensive IndexAug 28, 2026
Turkey Market Pulse
Turkey Export Lane Intelligence
Current freight direction, equipment capacity and blank sailing conditions across key Turkey export trades.
| Trade Lane | Rate Trend | Capacity | Blank Sailing | Market Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Turkey → US East Coast | increasing | Tight | Confirmed | — |
Turkey → US West Coast | ● Stable | Normal | None | — |
Turkey → North Europe | ● Stable | Normal | None | — |
Turkey → North Africa | ● Stable | Normal | None | — |
Turkey → Middle East | increasing | Normal | None | — |
Market Signals
What We Are Watching
Spot vs contract divergence: SCFI up 2.2% while CCFI composite down 0.9%, indicating firmer near-term spot ex-Shanghai against easing contract averages.
Asia–Europe softness: FBX11 (-0.8%) and FBX13 (-2.1%) align with CCFI Europe (-2.6%) and Mediterranean (-3.1%) declines.
Red Sea/Middle East demand: CCFI Persian Gulf/Red Sea up 6.8%, signaling stronger export pricing to that region.
Transatlantic Westbound tightness: FBX Europe→USEC up 4.4%, while low Gibraltar readings suggest no congestion—pricing likely demand/carrier-driven.
Transpacific mixed: Asia→USWC down 1.3% while Asia→USEC up 0.1%; multiple carriers maintain PSS on TPEB supporting rate floors.
South America softness: CCFI South America down 6.1% contrasts with ongoing carrier PSS from Asia to Latin America—commercial quotes may remain elevated despite index decline.
7-Day Risk Watch
Risks to Monitor
Potential short-lived Suez convoy/ETA variability if today’s low transits persist alongside elevated Bab el-Mandeb counts.
North Asia corridor bunching: sustained Taiwan Strait surge may tighten feeder capacity and create minor berth pressure at Taiwan/Fujian/Japan ports.
PSS and surcharges to keep all-in costs elevated on Asia–Europe, Transpacific EB, Transatlantic WB, and Asia–Latin America despite mixed index trends.
EU inland disruption passthrough: Rhine Low Water Surcharge may raise final delivery costs/timelines for barge-dependent routings.
War Risk Surcharge on Middle East–Africa/Indian Ocean trades to impact margins and routing choices on affected lanes.
Routing Watch
Global Chokepoint Monitor
Live monitoring of strategically important maritime gateways using vessel activity and capacity signals.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait
VERY HIGH
Container Vessels
7
vs 7-Day Avg.
+36.10%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Balabac Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
1
vs 7-Day Avg.
+16.70%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Bering Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Bohai Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
19
vs 7-Day Avg.
+3.90%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Bosporus Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
7
vs 7-Day Avg.
-3.90%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Cape of Good Hope
NORMAL
Container Vessels
16
vs 7-Day Avg.
-22.80%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Dover Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
37
vs 7-Day Avg.
+9.70%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Gibraltar Strait
LOW
Container Vessels
23
vs 7-Day Avg.
-18.30%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Kerch Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Korea Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
47
vs 7-Day Avg.
-10.40%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Lombok Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Luzon Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
3
vs 7-Day Avg.
-63.20%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Magellan Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Makassar Strait
VERY HIGH
Container Vessels
3
vs 7-Day Avg.
+75.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Malacca Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
62
vs 7-Day Avg.
+9.90%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Mindoro Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Mona Passage
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
2
vs 7-Day Avg.
-33.30%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Ombai Strait
LOW
Container Vessels
1
vs 7-Day Avg.
-22.20%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Oresund Strait
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
3
vs 7-Day Avg.
-43.20%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Panama Canal
NORMAL
Container Vessels
9
vs 7-Day Avg.
+14.50%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz
VERY LOW
Container Vessels
0
vs 7-Day Avg.
-100.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Suez Canal
LOW
Container Vessels
6
vs 7-Day Avg.
-33.30%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Sunda Strait
HIGH
Container Vessels
5
vs 7-Day Avg.
+52.20%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Taiwan Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
94
vs 7-Day Avg.
+3.90%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Torres Strait
NORMAL
Container Vessels
1
vs 7-Day Avg.
-30.00%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Tsugaru Strait
VERY HIGH
Container Vessels
25
vs 7-Day Avg.
+71.60%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Windward Passage
NORMAL
Container Vessels
8
vs 7-Day Avg.
-3.40%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Yucatan Channel
VERY HIGH
Container Vessels
18
vs 7-Day Avg.
+70.30%
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Carrier Intelligence
Carrier Watch
Operational and commercial developments from major container carriers.
ONEHIGHSURCHARGE
ONE Adjusts Trans-Pacific Peak Season Surcharge from Sep 11
Ocean Network Express (ONE) will adjust its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on the Trans-Pacific trade effective September 11, 2026.
Market Impact
Upward pressure on Asia–North America rates as PSS increases take effect ahead of peak demand.
Aug 12, 2026Source →
MaerskHIGHSURCHARGE
Maersk Increases Far East Asia–East Coast South America PSS from Aug 20
Maersk will increase the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo from Far East Asia to East Coast South America effective August 20, 2026.
Market Impact
Higher shipping costs for Far East Asia–ECSA cargo; likely upward pressure on spot rates on this lane.
Aug 4, 2026Source →
MaerskHIGHSURCHARGE
Maersk Revises North Europe–US Peak Season Surcharge Effective Aug 19
Maersk will revise its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on all containers from North Europe to the United States, effective August 19, 2026, until further notice.
Market Impact
Higher shipping costs on the North Europe–US trade and upward pressure on Transatlantic spot and contract rates.
Jul 20, 2026Source →
MaerskHIGHPSS
PSS Update: ISC & Middle East to US East Coast - Maersk
Maersk revised its Peak Season Surcharge for Indian Subcontinent and Middle East cargo moving to the US and Canada East & Gulf Coasts.
Market Impact
Raises all-in rates on ISC/ME to USEC/USGC/Canada EC trades during peak season; likely uplifts quotations and spot levels.
Jul 3, 2026Source →
MaerskHIGHSURCHARGE
Maersk Revises Far East Asia–Europe Peak Season Surcharge
Maersk has revised the Peak Season Surcharge on shipments from Far East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean, effective 22 July 2026.
Market Impact
Upward pressure on Asia–Europe spot rates and higher all-in costs for shippers during peak season.
Jul 14, 2026Source →
Hapag-LloydHIGHSURCHARGE
Hapag-Lloyd Implements North Europe–US Peak Season Surcharge
Hapag-Lloyd announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from North Europe to the United States, effective August 6, 2026. The notice references a PSS update for containerized cargo.
Market Impact
Immediate increase in Transatlantic westbound shipping costs; upward pressure on North Europe–US spot and contract rates during peak season.
Hapag-LloydHIGHSURCHARGE
Hapag-Lloyd Implements PSS from North Europe to US and Mexico from 10 August 2026
Hapag-Lloyd announced a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments from North Europe to the United States and Mexico, commencing 10 August 2026.
Market Impact
Increases all-in costs on transatlantic and North Europe–Mexico lanes; supports elevated seasonal pricing.
Jul 9, 2026Source →
MSCHIGHSURCHARGE
MSC Applies War Risk Surcharge from Middle East to Sub-Saharan Africa/Indian Ocean
MSC introduced a War Risk Surcharge effective March 5, 2026 (gate-in date) on trades from the Middle East to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean, at USD 2000, valid until further notice.
Market Impact
Significantly higher shipping costs on affected corridors; the surcharge is open-ended and may keep rates elevated while geopolitical risks persist.
Mar 4, 2026Source →
U.S. Customs & Trade
Regulatory Intelligence
Actionable U.S. customs, tariff and trade compliance developments relevant to importers, exporters and logistics teams.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionMANIFEST
U.S. Customs and Border Protection publishes Final Rule to require Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for the Rail Mode of Transportation - Final Rule - 19 CFR Parts 103, 113, 123, and 192
CBP published a final rule requiring electronic export manifests (EEM) in ACE for rail cargo departing the United States to Mexico or Canada, with submission required prior to departure. The rule is effective October 26, 2026, and enforcement begins October 26, 2027.
Commercial Impact
Rail carriers and other eligible transmitters of rail export manifest data must submit EEM data in ACE before trains depart the U.S. Exporters and forwarders involved in rail shipments to Mexico or Canada may need to align processes and data flows with the new EEM requirements.
Action Required
Review the Rail EEM Final Rule and CBP implementation guides and prepare ACE EEM filing capabilities and procedures to meet pre-departure submission by 2027-10-26.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionMANIFEST
Termination of the “Flying Trucks” Process and Compliance with Truck Manifest Regulations
CBP is terminating the “Flying Trucks” process and will no longer allow air manifest data to be used for cargo arriving by truck, requiring manifests to match the actual mode per 19 CFR §123.92. A 90-day transition period is provided, with final termination effective November 24, 2026.
Commercial Impact
Express carriers and any stakeholders using the “Flying Trucks” process at land borders must shift to standard truck eManifest filings. Non-compliance may result in delays, penalties, or other enforcement actions.
Action Required
If you used “Flying Trucks,” cease using air manifests for truck arrivals and update systems/procedures to file compliant truck manifests by November 24, 2026.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTRADE_REMEDY
GUIDANCE: Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada
CBP provides filing guidance for Section 338 additional duties on certain Canadian-origin goods effective 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22, 2026, under HTSUS 9903.03.12–9903.03.16, with 50% additional ad valorem duties under 9903.03.12–.14 and 0% under .15–.16. The notice also covers Chapter 98 interactions, FTZ privileged foreign status, drawback eligibility, and the required HTSUS reporting sequence.
Commercial Impact
Importers of covered Canadian-origin products defined in U.S. note 51 must assess potential 50% additional duties and declare the appropriate 9903 codes; FTZ admissions must use privileged foreign status and drawback is available on the additional duties. Chapter 98 claims may avoid the additional duty except for specified 9802 provisions where the duty applies to the stated value components.
Action Required
From August 22, 2026, determine coverage under U.S. note 51 and file entries using the correct 9903.03.12–9903.03.16 codes per CBP sequencing, applying FTZ privileged foreign status where required.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionCUSTOMS_OPERATION
Updated Guidance #4: Implementation of Jones Act Waiver issued to the Department of War, dated March 17, 2026.
DHS approved a second 90-day extension of the March 17, 2026 Jones Act waiver beginning August 17, 2026; CBP requires any covered product to be loaded before 11:59 pm ET on November 15, 2026 and issued an updated list of potentially covered products. The waiver process is substantially changed to require a pre‑voyage “Vessel Availability Request” to DOW and MARAD, a MARAD market survey, DOW authorization, CBP notification including a PDF of CBP Form 1302, and a post‑voyage report to MARAD within 10 days.
Commercial Impact
Shippers, carriers, NVOCCs, and forwarders planning coastwise moves on foreign‑flag vessels under this waiver must follow the new pre‑voyage request/authorization process and meet the load‑by deadline. Authorized carriers must notify CBP with specified voyage and cargo details and file required post‑voyage reports with MARAD.
Action Required
Before any foreign‑flag coastwise voyage under this waiver, submit the required VESSEL AVAILABILITY REQUEST, await DOW/MARAD authorization, notify CBP if authorized, and ensure cargo is loaded by November 15, 2026.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionMANIFEST
CBP Announces Extension of Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Full Enforcement Phase
CBP has extended the Enhanced ACAS Interim Final Rule phased enforcement period to May 1, 2027, delaying full enforcement. During the extension, CBP will continue outreach and monitoring while requiring continued timely ACAS submissions.
Commercial Impact
Air carriers and other eligible ACAS filers for U.S.-bound air cargo must keep submitting required data prior to loading and resolve data quality issues while preparing systems for full enforcement. Forwarders and air freight stakeholders involved in ACAS filings should coordinate with CBP to ensure readiness.
Action Required
Continue compliant ACAS filings, remediate data quality issues, validate systems to meet full enforcement specifications, and maintain coordination with CBP.
HIGHU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTRADE_REMEDY
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2619
CBP HSU 2619 implements a Section 232 duty reduction from 10% to 0% for HTS 9903.04.63 covering Pharmaceutical United Kingdom. It also updates FDA PGA HTS flags for specific HTS numbers (2103.20.4020, 2103.90.9091, 8419.40.0010, 8419.40.0090, 2941.90.5030).
Commercial Impact
Importers and brokers handling entries subject to HTS 9903.04.63 may see reduced duties, and those declaring the listed HTS codes must align to updated FDA flag requirements. These changes can affect entry summaries and PGA data submissions.
Action Required
Verify application of the HTS 9903.04.63 duty change and adjust FDA PGA filings per the updated flags for the listed HTS codes.
Key Developments
What Changed
Ningbo Ocean Shipping (unit of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group) entered vehicle transportation, joining container carriers diversifying into car-carrying.
SeaLead Shipping, near liquidation, has disposed of most assets, with ships and containers rapidly absorbed by rivals.
Asia–Europe spot rates fell for a fourth consecutive week; carriers curtailed some planned rate actions, while transpacific rates rose for both US coasts.
Europe’s inland transport is strained by low Rhine water levels, constrained rail capacity, and limited road alternatives, driving higher rates and longer journeys.
UK SMEs face mounting pressure from renewed Iran-related tensions, with rising transport, sourcing, and energy costs.
Recommended Actions
What Shippers Should Do
No additional actions published.
7-Day Outlook
What Comes Next
Near term (1–2 weeks): No broad capacity withdrawal indicated by PortWatch; expect broadly stable schedules with localized variability in the North Asia corridor. Asia–Europe spot likely steady-to-soft absent multi-day Suez underperformance. Transpacific supported by carrier PSS despite mixed WC/EC prints. Transatlantic westbound remains supported. Monitor Red Sea signals for persistence and Taiwan Strait intensity for feeder knock-ons.
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