{"id":9419,"date":"2026-02-17T08:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=9419"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:09:29","slug":"shipping-opportunities-during-lunar-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/shipping-opportunities-during-lunar-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Opportunities During Lunar New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Lunar New Year begins, many North American businesses brace for international slowdowns. Factory closures, labor migration, and port congestion across Asia can ripple through supply chains for weeks.<\/p>\n

Lunar New Year is Asia\u2019s largest annual manufacturing shutdown.<\/p>\n

Production slows or pauses, ports become congested, and carriers adjust their rates based on capacity.<\/p>\n

If you rely on suppliers in China, Vietnam, Korea, or other parts of Asia, the effects can hit weeks before the official holiday and linger well into March.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why planning matters. You can read the entire press release here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Where the Opportunity Is<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While international freight might tighten, North American lanes remain active<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In fact, during this period we were able to lower rates on key domestic and cross-border routes, including:<\/p>\n