How Rising Ocean Rates Affect One-Way Container Availability at U.S. Depots
Rising ocean freight rates have a direct, powerful impact on the flow and availability of one-way containers arriving at U.S. depots. When ocean rates surge, the regular delivery of these new or gently used units from Asia and Europe is quickly disrupted. Carriers, focused on maximizing revenue from the highest-paying freight, restrict space for empty repositioning and one-way programs, resulting in fewer containers entering the U.S. market in timeframes and quantities that resellers, depots, and end users expect. For container