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Freight Right Adds Billing, Customs and Documents to Its MCP and API
Freight Right expands its MCP and Shipment Visibility API with billing, invoices, customs records, shipment documents, container details and automated shipment updates.
China to US Ocean Rates Rollover: Stable Capacity vs. Holiday Deadline Pressures - TFX Update wk. November 2, 2026
China to ocean freight rates remain steady entering November, with selective 100–200 declines, improved vessel space and a stable near-term outlook.
Freight Right Product Update: November 2026
This month’s releases span three areas: Freight Right MCP, which connects Freight Right to AI assistants; the Freight Right Shipment Management Platform, where customers quote, book and manage freight; and CartRight, our Shopify freight solution for merch
China-US Ocean Freight Rates Hold Steady as November Easing Remains Possible - TFX Update wk. October 26, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates hold steady as space improves. Explore West and East Coast trends and the outlook for potential November rate declines.
Freight Right MCP Now Available in Grok Bot and Cursor
Freight Right MCP is now available in Grok Bot and Cursor, giving AI assistants access to freight pricing, quote requests, tracking and booking workflows.
China-U.S. Ocean Freight Outlook: Stable October Rates, November Easing - TFX Update wk. October 19, 2026
China-U.S. ocean freight rates hold near $7,000 to the West Coast and $8,000 to the East Coast as space improves and demand eases.
China-US Ocean Rates Hold Steady as Post-Holiday Space Tightens - TFX Update wk. October 12, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates remain steady, but vessel rolls, booking cancellations, and tight pre-holiday space are creating major shipping risks ahead of China’s October shutdown.
Court Certifies Class Action for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
The Court of International Trade certified a class action that could expand IEEPA tariff refund access for importers with liquidated and finally liquidated entries.
China-US Ocean Spot Rates Hold Steady: Early Booking Urged for Q4 Recovery - TFX Update wk.October 5, 2026
Track China to US West and East Coast ocean freight rate trends during Golden Week. Discover key market drivers, Q4 booking recommendations, and air freight forecasts.
Freight Right Connector Now Available in Claude, Bringing Freight Operations Directly Into AI Workflows
Freight Right’s publicly available Model Context Protocol connection gives shippers direct access to freight quoting, tracking, document intake and booking workflows through Claude
Freight Right Launches MCP, Bringing Freight Quoting, Tracking and Booking Into AI Assistants
Freight Right MCP connects freight operations with compatible AI assistants, allowing shippers to quote, track, book and manage shipments through a conversational interface
Golden Week Ocean Rates Hold Steady as Carriers Extend Pricing Into Mid-October - TFX Update wk. September 28, 2026
Ocean freight rates hold steady ahead of Golden Week as carriers extend rates through October 14th. Discover key transpacific market trends and forecast post-holiday congestion risks.
China Holiday Rush Tightens Ocean Freight Space to the US - TFX Update wk. September 21, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates remain steady, but vessel rolls, booking cancellations, and tight pre-holiday space are creating major shipping risks ahead of China’s October shutdown.
Months after IEEPA tariffs were struck down, some refunds remain caught between Customs and the courts
IEEPA tariff refunds remain complicated for some importers. Learn how CAPE phases, liquidation, protests and CIT actions affect refund options and timing.
Ocean Rates Rise Again as China Holiday Squeezes Capacity - TFX Update wk. September 14, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates rise $500–$600 as blank sailings, tight capacity and unstable vessel schedules intensify ahead of China’s October holiday.
Transpacific Ocean Freight Rates Hold High as Peak Season Nears Early Close - TFX Update wk. September 7, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates remain elevated in September, with USWC rates near $7,000 and USEC rates at $8,000–$9,000 amid strong demand, tight space and vessel delays.
Capacity Management & Holiday Rush Drive Transpacific Freight Rates Higher - TFX Update wk. August 31, 2026
Discover why strategic blank sailings and early holiday inventory shipments are driving Transpacific container rates up to $10k per FEU this September
Ocean Freight Rates Hold Firm as Carriers Keep Capacity Tight - TFX Update wk. August 24, 2026
China to US ocean freight rates remain firm as West Coast rates rebound 9% and East Coast rates rise 3%. See what’s driving the market and the outlook for September.
Ocean Freight Market Enters Holding Pattern Ahead of September - TFX Update wk. August 17, 2026
China-US ocean freight rates remain elevated in mid-August, with West Coast discounts emerging while East Coast pricing stays firm. See what carrier capacity cuts, blank sailings and demand trends could mean for September.
Tariff Refunds Cushion US Importers Amid Sustained Transpacific Spot Rates - TFX Update wk. August 10, 2026
China-US ocean freight rates remain stable through late August 2026, with USWC rates holding above $7,000/FEU. Discover how aggressive carrier blank sailings and importer tariff refund cushions are sustaining transpacific rate levels ahead of the Q4 holid