HARPEX Shipping Index

Ever wonder about what commercial shippers are charging these days? Specifically, ever get curious about fluctuations in weekly container shipping rates?

Have we got an index for you!

The HARPEX Shipping Index does just that, providing a look at pricing in the commercial shipping sector. The measure is compiled by Harper Petersen & Co., a ship broker firm (hence the name HARPEX).

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