{
  "id": 911994,
  "title": "Drewry World Container Index",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/drewry-world-container-index",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-14T21:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/drewry-world-container-index-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 1% to $4,339 per 40ft container, spurred by higher rates on the Transpacific route. Spot rates on this route climbed 10% to $8,706 per container for Shanghai to New York and 6% to $6,244 per container for Shanghai to Los Angeles. Carriers are limiting space through blank sailings. Drewry forecasts rates will stay less volatile next week due to capacity constraints.\n\nMeanwhile, the Asia-Europe route saw declining spot rates. Rates from Shanghai to Genoa dropped 8% to $5,080 per container, and from Shanghai to Rotterdam fell 5% to $4,425 per container. Only three blank sailings are planned for next week, matching the prior week, indicating limited capacity. Some carriers have introduced new FAK rates of $6,700 to $7,100 per container on the Asia-Mediterranean route starting August 15, but reduced demand raises doubts about their longevity.\n\nThe East-West market remains unstable, with ongoing security issues in the Suez Canal and Hormuz Strait, Panama Canal transit restrictions, congestion at Asian ports due to Typhoon Dolphin, and low-water conditions on the Rhine river affecting inland transport in Europe. These issues persist in disrupting vessel schedules and supply chain reliability. Carriers are adjusting rates via capacity management and surcharge announcements. Shippers are urged to book early, adding extra lead time to minimize cargo rollovers and transit delays.",
  "summary": "The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, increased 1% to $4,339 per 40ft container, driven by higher rates on the Transpacific trade route. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates increased again this week, with rates from Shanghai to New York rising 10% to $8,706 per 40ft container and ...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}