Drewry's composite World Container Index reached $4,639 per 40ft container on 9 July 2026, up 2% on the week and the highest reading since September 2024. Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 5% to $4,933 and Shanghai to Genoa rose 2% to $6,463.
The Baltic Exchange's FBX11 index for China to North Europe stood at $5,797 per FEU on 3 July, up $1,015 in a week.
Freightos reported that general rate increases and peak season surcharges from 1 July had held, adding about $1,000 per FEU on the main east-west lanes, with around $2,000 more planned on Asia to Europe for mid-July. Drewry noted CMA CGM FAK levels of $7,000 per 40ft on Asia to Europe from 15 July.
Sources
- MTS Insights: Drewry World Container Index, week of July 9th (opens in a new tab)
- Freightos: Container rates jump another $1k/FEU, July 8, 2026 update (opens in a new tab)
- Baltic Exchange: Container Report, Week 27 (opens in a new tab)
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