All manufacturers in the Lumi network are open. Chinese manufacturers continue their ramp-up into the busy season. Expect delays in production of 1-2 weeks for now. Take a look at our Peak Season Deadlines to see how these delays are impacting order deadlines.

Ocean Freight

Demand for ocean freight continues to increase. This combined with limited capacity from cancelled sailings has pushed rates higher. Prices for China-US East Coast reached $3,000/FEU for the first time since July 2019. China-US West Coast rates are at their highest level since November 2018. 

At the beginning of this week, some cancelled sailings were restored. However, with businesses uncertain about consumer spending, carriers are unsure how much capacity to keep on the market. Expect this uncertainty to be a constant throughout June and into July.