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Tariffs are reshaping ocean freight unevenly. Asia backhauls rise while Caribbean and South American lanes ease. Learn why corridor specifics matter.
Tariffs, especially when they change suddenly, create waves beyond product pricing.
When duties alter trade volumes, the impact spreads into container logistics. Lower headhaul demand leaves carriers with fewer incentives to reposition empties, which in turn drives up backhaul rates.
The effect is not uniform across regions: Asia lanes have registered higher quotes, while Caribbean and South American routes show a more uneven picture.