Ocean Freight Volatility

Ocean Freight Volatility

Charles PopickShipping Costs

Assessment of Peak Season and Tariff Impacts in 2025 as ocean freight rates have seen dramatic swings in 2025, doubling in May before dropping in July. With peak season looming in August, what can shippers expect? Will there be a peak season? What will rates do in the next three months? Will General Rate Increases (GRIs) accompany peak season amid tariffs? How are retailers adapting to tariffs and lower demand? CPC Consultants analyzes these trends, offering innovative procurement strategies to stabilize costs and create a simplified and stable costing method.