Drewry's World Container Index rose 2% to $4,585 per 40ft container in its assessment of Thursday 22 October. On the routes into Europe, Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 3% to $3,632 and Shanghai to Genoa rose 5% to $4,152.
Drewry expects Asia to Europe rates to edge up again next week because capacity is tight. It counts eight blank sailings announced for next week, compared with two this week.
The wider outlook, Drewry says, depends on demand, how carriers adjust capacity and security developments in the region.
Sources
- Drewry: World Container Index (opens in a new tab)
- Daily Cargo News: World Container Index, 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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