Asia to north Europe carrier statistics show poor performance in May

ASIA-to-north Europe carrier statistics from the Container Trade Statistics show that westbound cargo reached 785,377 TEU in May - usually a good month - compared to 769,518 TEU in April and 774,241 TEU in March.

May`s eastbound cargo flow reached 336,077 TEU compared to 351,158 TEU in April and 394,124 TEU in March. Eastbound all-in dry cargo rates also continued to fall, with May`s average being another 1.18 per cent lower than April`s, reaching 84 per cent 2008`s full-year average.