The answer is YES.

FCL container shipping price fluctuate frequently according to marketing feedback during peak season and off-peak season, traditional festival, holiday, or weather, and also some emergency situation like war.

For example, during peak season, and before China National Day, Chinese New Year, Christmas, shipping cost will increase. And recent years, for the COVID and Red Sea War, those also affected the shipping cost much higher than normal level.

A quote can’t valid too long time. Normally 2 weeks, or 1 month at most. So in case you got an order nearly ready to ship, better to check with your forwarder at least 1 week ago to double check the suitable schedule and shipping cost accordingly, especially the validity.