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17 September 2026

When rates reprice, those with the broadest view move first and protect margins

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When rates reprice, those with the broadest view move first and protect margins

Ocean freight rates have moved frequently this year. Every open quote you already sent can land back on your desk to be priced again. That is the worst case for sales and procurement teams: more hours go on work you had already finished. A Valencia-inbound 20DV quoted in June was nearly 60% deviated within a month. The margin you expected goes with it, and you price the business a second time under pressure.

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