Ocean FreightAug 29
The Red Sea Reroute Cost Calculator (Updated Weekly)
Cape of Good Hope diversions are adding 10-14 days and $800-$1,200 per TEU. Here's the live model we use to decide when a reroute still pencils out.
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Cape of Good Hope diversions are adding 10-14 days and $800-$1,200 per TEU. Here's the live model we use to decide when a reroute still pencils out.
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3 active disruptions this week — Panama draft restriction hits transpacific
Morning — the Panama Canal Authority cut daily transits to 24 after a draft restriction, and it’s already backing up three of the transpacific lanes we track.
“Shippers who pre-booked rail-to-Gulf alternatives are already 4 days ahead of the queue.”
| Lane | Delay | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai → LA/LB | +3.5 days | Watch |
| Panama transit | +2.1 days | Reroute |
| Gulf rail feeder | On time | Clear |
Full lane-by-lane breakdown and the rail-to-Gulf booking window below.
— Renata Achterberg, Editor
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