Drewry World Container Index climbs to 10 month high

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The Drewry World Container Index increased by 2% to $4,639 per 40ft container, reaching the highest level in 10 months due to stronger Asia-Europe freight rates. Rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 5%, and to Genoa increased 2%, driven mainly by robust demand.

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 2% this week to US$4,639 per 40ft container, reaching its highest level since September 2024 as stronger Asia-Europe rates continued to lift the market. Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 5% to US$4,933 per 40ft container, while rates to Genoa increased 2% to US$6,463. Drewry attributed the […] The post Drewry World Container Index climbs to 10 month high appeared first on Container News.