Recently, there have been frequent reports of success in many ports,welcoming a "good start". Ports are the barometer of foreign trade,and foreign trade demand directly affects the busyness of ports. Since March, the level of empty container storage at the port has dropped from a high point, and container usage is gradually recovering.

As April and May enter the long contract signing season for European and American routes, spot market freight rates have skyrocketed. Due to factors such as the continuous reduction of shipping companies and rising fuel costs, recent consolidation giants such as Maersk and DaFei have announced increases in comprehensive tariffs and surcharges, such as GRI. The trend of low freight rates may gradually reverse.

CMA announced that effective April 15, 2023, it will adjust the Panama Canal surcharge to $300 per container.

From April 10, CMA Mediterranean Line in Mersin, Türkiye added port congestion surcharge PCS, which is 300 dollars per container.