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Navigating the Waves: How Geopolitics and Seasonality Shape Ocean Freight Rates
Introduction to Ocean Freight Rates Ocean freight rates, also known as sea freight rates, are the costs associated with transporting goods by sea. These rates are pivotal in global trade as they significantly influence the overall cost of shipping goods from one port to another. The rates fluctuate based on several key factors, including the…