World Container Index

World Container Index

The latest Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased this past week, reversing the recent downward trend.

The average composite index for the year to date is US$4017 per FEU, which is US$1178 higher than the 10-year average rate of US$2839.

The following trade routes experienced increases: Shanghai-Genoa (11%), Shanghai-Rotterdam (8%), Shanghai-Los Angeles (1%), Los Angeles-Shanghai (1%). Conversely, the following route experienced a decrease: Rotterdam-Shanghai (-1%).

Meanwhile, rates from Shanghai-New York, New York-Rotterdam and vice-versa remained stable.

It is anticipated that spot rates ex-China will continue to increase the run up to Christmas.

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