Freight rates are generally associated with the balance between supply and demand.. But what happens when congestion, weather disruptions, and carrier capacity decisions start influencing that balance?
This is one of the issues Dimerco’s October 2026 Asia-Pacific Freight Report highlights, examining how operational disruptions are affecting freight capacity and rates across different trade lanes.
With China’s Golden Week holidays affecting shipping schedules, congestion at key Asian ports, and carriers adjusting available capacity, freight rate movements don’t necessarily follow demand patterns alone.
For importers, exporters, and freight forwarders, understanding these influences is important when planning shipments, negotiating rates, and managing delivery expectations.
What does the October report cover?
The 31-page report examines developments across air freight, ocean freight, and trade compliance, with regional forecasts covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Mexico, and Europe.
It includes country-specific assessments of freight capacity and rate expectations, along with operational developments that could affect cargo movements during October.
The report also looks at how manufacturing activity, seasonal demand, carrier capacity decisions, weather-related disruptions, and changes in trade policy are influencing freight conditions across different markets.
One particularly useful feature is the regional comparison of air and ocean freight conditions, allowing readers to identify potential capacity constraints and rate movements on the trade lanes relevant to their businesses.
The report concludes with practical recommendations from Dimerco for managing shipments during October.
Download the October 2026 report
For businesses moving cargo to, from, or within Asia-Pacific, having access to current regional freight information can help with shipment planning, budgeting, and discussions with logistics providers.
Download Dimerco’s October 2026 Asia-Pacific Freight Report for the full regional outlook, freight forecasts, trade compliance updates, and recommendations.
