Drewry: The World Container Index decreased 3% this week 16-2026

In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates this week returned to the decreasing tendency. As it is mentioned, their composite World Container Index decreased by 3% to $2,246 per 40-foot container.

Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam decreased by 3% or $79 to $2,229, and Rotterdam to Shanghai increased by 1% or $7 to $599 per 40-foot container.

The rates from Shanghai to Genoa decreased by 2% or $77 to $3,343, while Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased by 3% or $100 to $2,810. As it is also reported, those on Shanghai to New York decreased by 3% or $119 to $3,552 per 40-foot container.

Meanwhile, the rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai remained unchanged at $762, and Rotterdam to New York increased by 3% or $62 to $2,030 per FEU. Furthermore, the freight from New York to Rotterdam this week decreased by 4% or $41 to $1,022 per 40-foot container.

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