Freight Monitor
FEB 01 - 28
SOURCE: K-APEX
Los Angeles (LAX)
⏱ 22-25 Days
$1,600
Dallas (Rail)
⏱ 30-32 Days
$3,850
Houston (All Water)
⏱ 48-55 Days
$2,700
Savannah
⏱ 38-40 Days
$2,500
Atlanta (via SAV)
⏱ 45-48 Days
$3,250
Tampa Port
⏱ 48-55 Days
$2,700
DISCLAIMER:
* Rates based on 40'HQ
* Service: CY/CY
* Valid until Feb 28, 2026
* Space needs to be confirmed
* Rates based on 40'HQ
* Service: CY/CY
* Valid until Feb 28, 2026
* Space needs to be confirmed
🇺🇸 MARKET TRENDS
U.S. Housing Starts Decline Month-over-Month
SAAR Hits 1.246 Million Units
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, housing starts declined by 4.6% MoM. While single-family construction showed modest growth, a sharp decline in multi-family projects dragged down the overall rate to its lowest since the post-pandemic recovery.
4.6% DECLINEEconomic Pressures Impact Developers
Continued pressure from elevated interest rates, rising construction costs, and cautious developer sentiment remain the primary headwinds for the industry through late 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Trading Economics
🇻🇳 VIETNAM POLICY UPDATE
Minimum Wage Adjustment Effective Jan 1, 2026
Decree No. 293/2025/NĐ-CP
The Vietnamese government has officially adjusted the national minimum wage system. The monthly minimum wage increases by an average of 7.2% (VND 250,000–350,000) to keep pace with inflation and labor costs.
+7.2% AVG INCREASENew Regional Minimum Wage Levels
Region I: VND 5,310,000/mo
Region II: VND 4,730,000/mo
Region III: VND 4,140,000/mo
Region IV: VND 3,700,000/mo
