Drewry: The World Container Index Decreased 6% this week 09-2025

In accordance with the assessment of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the container rates continue with real decreasing levels this week. As it is mentioned, their composite World Container Index decreased by 6% to $2,629 per 40-feet container.

Freight rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased 11% or $411 to $3,477 per 40-feet container, closely followed by the rates on Shanghai to New York which decreased 10% or $533 to $4,593 per 40-feet container.

Likewise, rates from Shanghai to Genoa fell 2% or $90 to $3,747 per FEU and those from Shanghai to Rotterdam and Rotterdam to New York reduced 1% to $2,586 and $2,374 per FEU, respectively.

On the other hand, rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai and New York to Rotterdam increased 1% to $503 and $835 per 40-feet container, respectively.

Meanwhile, rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai remained stable.

Drewry expects rates to continue to decrease next week due to increased shipping capacity.

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