Freight charges for container shipments are falling dramatically as China's exports slow down. The Shanghai export container settlement freight index for the North America route has dropped nearly 40% from July highs.
Shanghai container index for North America route down nearly 40% from July highs

Shipping containers lie in piles at a port in China's Jiangsu province on Sept. 10.
Freight charges for container shipments are falling dramatically as China's exports slow down. The Shanghai export container settlement freight index for the North America route has dropped nearly 40% from July highs.