Southeast Asian Economic Growth: The economy of the Southeast Asian region has been growing continuously. Manufacturing and trade activities in various countries have been warming up, leading to a sustained increase in demand for imported goods, which in turn has driven up the demand for maritime shipping, resulting in higher shipping costs. For example, countries such as Vietnam and Thailand have seen rapid development in their manufacturing sectors, with a significant surge in demand for raw materials and components, causing tight capacity on related shipping routes.
Impact of Special Time Nodes: In the second half of the year, there are multiple promotional periods in Southeast Asia, such as 11.11, 12.12, and Christmas. Sellers concentrate on stockpiling goods, leading to a sudden surge in customs clearance demand. However, customs brokers with compliant qualifications and transportation resources cannot quickly match this increased demand, creating a supply-demand gap that directly drives up the premium in the customs clearance, thereby contributing to the rise in ocean freight rates.