blank sailing

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Blank sailing is when a carrier cancels an entire voyage or skips certain port calls on a route; this condition creates longer transit times, additional costs, and planning difficulties.
Logistics

What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?

What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?
China–US blank sailing rates, which spiked sharply during 2025 due to tariffs, have begun normalizing with an 82 percent decline following the US–China trade ceasefire; carriers are adjusting to new demand levels.
Logistics

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence