Shanghai expands freight index coverage with seven new benchmarks
The Shanghai Shipping Exchange has formally introduced seven additional container freight benchmarks covering major international trade lanes, alongside an updated contract framework allowing shipping companies and cargo owners to link freight payments to published indices. The new Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) components were unveiled at the North Bund International Shipping Forum on October 20. …
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