March Transport Rate Report - Guide for German Shippers

We believe that in a volatile market, logistics decisions must be driven by data, not intuition. This report is the product of our internal Research & Development department, where we leverage proprietary predictive models analyzing over 700,000 transport orders accumulated over the years.

Our mission is to empower German companies to make conscious, data-backed decisions regarding their supply chain. By combining historical trends with real-time transactional data, we provide the intelligence you need to optimize your transport planning.

Below are the critical market signals for March 2026.

Export from Germany

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Price change forecast for March 2026 - Export

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Key Takeaways for Exporters

Favorable conditions for Italy, Spain and Poland

Shippers exporting to these regions will see significant relief. Despite a 5% Year-over-Year increase, rates to Italy are forecasted to drop by 18% in March. The Spanish market continues its downward trend with a 15% forecasted decrease, and exports to Poland are expected to drop by 14%.

Price hikes to France and Benelux

Be prepared for rising costs on Western lanes. Export rates to Benelux are predicted to surge by 12% in March. Similarly, aer dropping in previous months, rates to France are forecasted to rebound with an 8% increase.

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Import to Germany

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Price change forecast for March 2026 - Import

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Key Takeaways for Importers

Spanish & Italian imports are cooling down

Importers bringing goods from Sapin are currently in the best negotiating position. Rates have consistently dropped (-18% YoY and -16% MoM) and are forecasted to decrease by another 18% in March. When it comes to Italy, after starting the year with a 15% Year-over-Year premium , import costs from Italy are finally correcting, with a forecasted 12% drop for March.

Surging costs from Benelux and France

Watch your budget closely on these routes. Imports from Benelux are heating up rapidly (+17% YoY and +19% MoM) with a further 15% increase forecasted for March. Imports from France will also see a sharp 13% price spike.

Steady decline for Polish Importers

While imports from Poland currently show a 7% Year-over-Year increase, the short-term trend is shiping in favor of buyers. Rates dipped by 3% Month-over-Month and are forecasted to drop further by 8% in March, offering a solid opportunity to get better spot rates.