Global container spot rates surged sharply over the past week as carriers pushed emergency fuel and peak season surcharges, while also tightening capacity. The biggest gains were seen on Asia–US and Asia–Europe lanes.
According to Drewry, the World Container Index rose 12% week on week to $2,553 per 40-foot container. The strongest increases were recorded on the main East–West trades: Shanghai to New York climbed 14% to $4,252 per FEU, Shanghai to Los Angeles rose 10% to $3,357, Shanghai to Genoa jumped 20% to $3,701, and Shanghai to Rotterdam gained 11% to $2,413.
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