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Drewry: World Container Index Up 1% Last Week

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts.

  • Drewry World Container Index up 1% to $4,500 per 40ft container
  • Transpacific trade route rates increased 5% to 7%
  • Asia-Europe trade route rates declined 5% to 9%

Xeneta: Carriers Seize Opportunity As Freight Rates Head Towards Record Levels From Far East To US

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter…

  • Freight rates from Far East to US West Coast and East Coast surged 324% and 325% since February.
  • Bunker prices may reach pre-pandemic levels, potentially impacting fuel surcharges.
  • Carriers adding 6-7% more capacity in September for Far East to US East Coast trade.

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