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Sharp Drop in Bookings? Look Again. Surface Slack ≠ Real Slack. Experience Snapshot
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Post by: EulahHargroveWrites
Freight volumes are tanking, but don't count on this slump translating to easy space or low rates. Between March 24 to 31 and April 1 to 8, Vizion x CNBC data shows a 64% collapse in U.S. import bookings from China. U.S. export demand fell too, down 30–36%. That sounds like space should be wide open, but in practice, carriers are already adjusting with blank sailings and skipped ports. If you’re banking on lower spot rates next week, you could get blindsided by a sudden GRI or roll-over risk.
Anyone actually seeing this softness play out at origin? Or are carriers already tightening the leash? Drop your port updates below.