Alibaba Pitches Promotion for Guaranteed Shipping Container Space

Alibaba emailed customers Tuesday an offer for special access to guaranteed shipping container space through March 31, with the first 100 full container load orders receiving a $500 freight price. “Shipping rates are higher than ever right now, up 140% to the US alone,” said the e-commerce company, saying disruptions led to cargo space scarcity. It partnered with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, saying the carrier’s services are “customizable.”