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China-Australia ocean FCL flat in September; air creeps up 6% to $3.7/kg

Source: Sino Shipping · 2026-09-10
Summary

September quotes show China-Australia sea FCL essentially flat month-on-month: 20GP at $2,160-$2,640 and 40GP at $4,275-$5,225 into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, down about 2% from August. LCL holds at $35/cbm. Air freight rose 6% to $3.7/kg and express at $5.9/kg, with consignments above 10,000 kg facing capacity constraints; early booking advised.

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