June 19, 2025 — Spot rates for ocean shipping have remained relatively stable in mid-June, but experts are warning industry stakeholders to prepare for more upheaval as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.
Average spot rates between the Far East and the U.S. West Coast, according to shipping price analysis service Xeneta, rose just slightly, reaching USD 5,345 (EUR 4,639) per 40-Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU), up from USD 5,082 (EUR 4,411) on 5 June.