Drewry's Shanghai to Rotterdam assessment fell 3% to $4,677 per 40ft on 30 July 2026, after a 1% fall to $4,824 the week before. Shanghai to Genoa dropped 6% to $5,630.
Freightos's Asia to North Europe index (FBX11) fell 3% in the week to 29 July, to $5,575 per FEU.
Drewry said Asia to Europe demand is still easing and that carriers are using blank sailings to limit the fall, with three scheduled for the following week. It expected rates to hold steady in the short term. It also said several carriers plan emergency fuel surcharges from August because of tension in the Middle East.
Sources
- MTS Insights: Drewry World Container Index, week of July 30th (opens in a new tab)
- MTS Insights: Drewry World Container Index, week of July 23rd (opens in a new tab)
- Freightos: Freight rate update for July 29th (opens in a new tab)
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