Asia to Europe spot rates recorded a twelfth consecutive weekly decline, The Loadstar reported on 2 October 2026. Drewry's Shanghai to Rotterdam rate fell 2% to $3,399 per 40ft.
Xeneta put the Far East to North Europe average at $3,726 per FEU on 1 October, down 2.1% on the week. Chief analyst Peter Sand said rates on this lane peaked in early July. He expects them to keep falling without collapsing, leaving costs elevated for the rest of 2026.
MSC announced a FAK rate of $4,500 per 40ft on Far East to North Europe from 19 October. A large European forwarder told The Loadstar the rise looked doubtful while carriers were still cutting rates for the first half of October.
Sources
- The Loadstar: Transpac spot rate climb takes a holiday as Golden Week arrives (opens in a new tab)
- AJOT: Xeneta weekly ocean container shipping market update, October 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
A summary of the public sources above, checked when it was published. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.