Drewry: The World Container Index Decreased 11% this week 04-2025

In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates continue with decreasing levels this week. As it is mentioned, their composite World Container Index decreased by 11% to $ $3,445 per 40-feet container.

Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam decreased 19% or $797 to $3,434 per 40-feet container.

Rates from Shanghai to Genoa fell 10% or $524 to $4,562 per FEU.

Similarly, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles reduced 8% or $415 to $4,813 per 40-feet container followed by rates from Shanghai to New York which decreased 7% or $448 to $6,377 per FEU.

Also, rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Shanghai, New York to Rotterdam and Rotterdam to New York decreased 1% to $515, $721, $821 and $2,778 per 40-feet container respectively.

Drewry expects spot rates to decrease slightly in the coming week on the back of the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays.

^{Source: World Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors}