Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros

Freightos
  • 5.0 (3)
  • 商业新闻

Ten minutes. Everything moving in global freight. Container Bytes delivers weekly ocean and air cargo market data, rate trends, and forecasts, all designed for supply chain professionals who need signal, not noise. Brought to you by Freightos, the global freight booking platform and starring Judah Levine, Freightos' market analyst. Serious freight updates from people who don't take themselves too seriously. 

  1. 4天前

    Episode #28: Lufthansa’s 20,000 Flight Cancellations and the "More Closed" (Dire) Strait

    Get your freight emergency kits ready, because the fuel market is bordering on absolute chaos.  Between the IRGC boarding container ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Lufthansa slashing 20,000 flights due to fuel concerns,  capacity is getting squeezed from both ends.  While jet fuel prices have dipped slightly from their March peak, the real ghost in the machine is availability. Europe might only have six weeks of jet fuel left in the tank, making "seasonal trends" look about as relevant as a VCR manual in 2026. But it’s not all doom and gloom—unless you hate money. US importers are finally seeing the "CAPE" portal open for IEEPA tariff refunds. It might take 90 days to see the cash, but in a market where Transpacific rates are $800 higher than pre-war levels during what should be the "quiet" season, every cent of cash flow helps. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    12 分钟

  2. 4月15日

    Episode #27: The Blockade Paradox and Your Missing Tariff Refunds

    Get your freight Christmas sweater on (yes, even in April), because the Straits of Hormuz are getting chilly🥁.  We’re diving into why the Hormuz blockade(ish) your ocean rates are staying surprisingly grounded while jet fuel prices are pulling an Artemis II. Judah explains the "Inverse Crisis Correlation"-  we have so many ships due to overcapacity that even a Middle East blockade can't kick rates into high gear.  Meanwhile, air cargo is feeling the heat as jet fuel prices double, causing airlines to slash flights faster than my kids lose their left shoes.  Also...refunds! The IEEPA refund portal is finally opening, and Uncle Sam owes you some lunch money. Get the full April monthly deepdive here https://www.freightos.com/logistics-technology-insights/industry-updates/global-freight-outlook-april-2026/ This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    11 分钟

  3. 4月9日

    Episode #26: Strait Talk And The Air Cargo Hit

    Better late than never.  Hope your supply chain is holding up better than my audio equipment.  The ceasefire news is hogging the headlines, but don't let the noise fool you;the Straits of Hormuz are still effectively a "no-go" zone for container ships. While carriers like CMA CGM and COSCO are trickling a few vessels out, nobody is exactly rushing back in.  Ocean rates are staying surprisingly soft at around $2,500 for Transpacific lanes due to a massive ghost of overcapacity. Meanwhile, Air Cargo is getting absolutely pummeled, with South Asia to Europe rates spiking 60% to over $4.00/kg. It’s a tale of two markets: one is floating on a sea of extra ships, and the other is running out of jet fuel. I’m not crying about these air rates. You are. (Actually, we both are). If we don't see fuel availability stabilize in hubs like Singapore soon, we might all be shipping via carrier pigeon. Chapters:  00:00 — Microphone Malfunctions and Strait Talk  01:15 — The "Hostage" Ships: Who is actually getting out? 03:45 — The GRI Bluff: Why $6,000 rates aren't happening  05:30 — Overcapacity: The only thing keeping ocean rates alive  08:15 — Air Cargo's 60% Nightmare: Fuel, Flights, and Fumes 11:00 — Singapore’s Fuel Clock: 30 days and counting This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    12 分钟

  4. 3月22日

    Special Episode: Getting Your IEEPA Tariff Refunds (Eventually)

    The Supreme Court  tossed IEEPA tariffs out, but don't pop the champagne just yet. The White House pivoted with a (temporary-ish) 10% global tariff under Section 122 just four days later. It's currently sitting well below the 15% to 20% ranges we saw previously, but with the July expiration date looming, the USTR is sprinting through 122 new trade investigations. The billion-dollar question: how do you actually get your IEEPA refund?  CBP is launching the CAPE portal mid-April, but you can't just ask for your money back; your customs entry has to be completely "liquidated" first.  That means you're waiting at least a full year from the import date. (I’m not crying - you are). And... the Importer of Record is the only one cashing that check! If you didn't pay customs directly, the cash isn't trickling down your supply chain.  Adam Lewis from Clearit Customs Brokers joins Judah Levine to break down the exact paperwork you need, who actually qualifies, and why the government's "automated" portal still involves a massive manual review bottleneck. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    24 分钟

  5. 3月18日

    Ep. 24: Fuel Surcharges Ahead and the Middle East Starting to Come Back Online

    The Middle East isn't exactly "business as usual," (you knew that) BUT the cargo heart is starting to beat again. We’re moving past the total shutdown and into the "creative logistics" phase. That's a polite way of saying everything is moving by truck on two-lane highways and costing a fortune. The real story this week isn't just the closure of the Strait; it’s the surcharge flurry hitting lanes that haven't even seen a ripple from the Gulf. While ocean liners are ship-to-ship refueling like some high-stakes Mad Max sequel, BCOs are finally starting to push back on "volatility taxes" during contract season.  I’m not crying. You’re just looking at your next fuel surcharge invoice. Share this episode or I’ll personally ensure your next shipment is "optimized" via a 40-day scenic route through a port that doesn't exist. 00:00:00 — The Strait of Hormuz is still closed (sorry for being blunt).  00:01:15 — Land bridges and India shuttles: Cargo finds a way.  00:03:45 — The Surcharge Flurry: Why your Asia-Europe rate just spiked for no reason.  00:06:10 — Maersk is now its own gas station (ship-to-ship refueling).  00:08:20 — Air cargo's 84% spike and the "safe air corridor" gamble.  00:10:45 — Trump, Xi, and the Section 122 tariff shell game. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    13 分钟

  6. 3月11日

    Episode #22: Strait to It, Creative Surcharges and Supreme Court Wins

    Welcome back to the pod!  This week, I (Eytan) and Judah (not me) dive into why the Straits of Hormuz is the latest headache for your bottom line, even if your containers aren't actually in the Gulf. We’re tracking "Emergency Contingency Surcharges" (top-tier naming, guys) that are adding $300-$400 per container just as we hit the post-Lunar New Year lull. On the bright side, the Supreme Court and the Court of International Trade just handed a massive win to importers. If you’ve been paying IEEPA tariffs, you’re officially in the "refund" line...though Customs and Border Protection claims it might take a few lifetimes to process. Share this episode or your next shipment will be hit with a "Forgot to Tell My Friends Surcharge" that is legally binding in at least three oceans. Chapters 00:00:00 — The "War Card" and why we missed a week. 00:01:15 — The Straits of Hormuz: Why 2% of volume is causing 100% of the drama. 00:03:30 — Creative Surcharges: Emergency, Contingency, and everything in between. 00:06:45 — Air Cargo update: Emirates, Qatar, and the "Safe Corridors." 00:09:40 — Tariff Refunds: The IEEPA ruling and the $150 per TEU fuel hike. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    14 分钟

  7. 3月11日

    Unfiltered Freight Episode 10: The Vibe Coding Revolution

    Special edition for you independent forwarders out there. SMB forwarders are tired of being told they’re "dinosaurs" by Silicon Valley.  They’re tired of waiting for ERP roadmaps that never arrive. And they're tired of being told they can't compete with the $100M tech budgets of the global giants. They’re wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Farouk Gomati, President of Interworld Freight, to talk about the unfair advantage of the mid-sized operator: The ability to deeply understand the niche, move at lightning speed, and take educated risks that big tech won't touch. Farouk doesn't write a line of code. But he's "vibe coding" circles around his competition—building custom API-driven tools in minutes that solve real operational headaches. From fixing "lying" productivity KPIs to winning back customers from flashy "gaming-grade" platforms, Farouk proves that in 2026, industry expertise is the only programming language that matters. What’s inside: [00:00:00] The 18-Year "Overnight" Success: How hacking Tableau in 2008 set the stage for AI-driven dominance today.[00:05:15] The "Gaming" Platform Trap: Why a competitor’s $1M UI lost to a forwarder who actually picks up the phone.[00:08:45] Vibe Coding 101: How Farouk builds custom software without knowing how to code.[00:10:00] The KPI Lie: Why "files per person" is a garbage metric and how to build one that actually accounts for compliance and complexity.[00:14:45] Why Freight Isn't Uber: The relationship moat and why trust scales better than pure code.Listen. It's awesome. I promise. And I'm not the slightly bit biased. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    16 分钟

  8. 2月26日

    Episode #21: Tariff Whiplash

    Welcome back to another "uneventful" week in Global Freight. 📍 This week, Eytan opens with a dad-joke for the ages: What is the White House's favorite craft beer? An IEEPA. 🍺 (International Emergency Economic Powers Act). It’s a bitter brew that the Supreme Court just poured down the drain. In this episode #21, Judah and Eytan break down the Section 122 Pivot. After SCOTUS struck down the IEEPA tariffs, the administration moved at record speed to implement a 10% global tariff using "Balance of Payments" law. It’s a 150-day stopgap that expires in July, effectively flattening the trade landscape—but at what cost? We also cover: The Refund Mess: FedEx is suing for their money back, but don't expect a quick check in the mail.The Panama Canal Power Move: Why the US pushed out Hutchinson Ports and handed the keys to Maersk and MSC.Cyclone Bombs: How the second major storm in weeks is rattling Northeast logistics.Full weekly update here: Ocean rates ease as LNY begins; US port call fees again? Freightos Trade War Update: Trade War Update: Supreme Court Cancels IEEPA – Analysis and Implications Chapters:  00:00:00 — The IEEPA Joke & the SCOTUS Bombshell.  00:01:30 — Section 122: The 10% Global Stopgap (and the jump to 15%).  00:03:00 — Flattening the Landscape: From China to Brazil.  00:05:30 — The Velocity Shift: Why "Weekend Tariffs" are officially dead.  00:08:15 — The $175B Refund Mess: FedEx sues the government.  00:10:00 — The Panama Takeover: Maersk, MSC, and the end of Hutchinson. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know.  For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.

    11 分钟
查看全部 29 集

评分及评论

5
共 5 分
3 个评分

关于

Ten minutes. Everything moving in global freight. Container Bytes delivers weekly ocean and air cargo market data, rate trends, and forecasts, all designed for supply chain professionals who need signal, not noise. Brought to you by Freightos, the global freight booking platform and starring Judah Levine, Freightos' market analyst. Serious freight updates from people who don't take themselves too seriously. 

信息