Drewry's World Container Index dropped 1% to $2,232 per 40ft container on April 23, driven by softer Asia-Europe rates despite rises in transatlantic and transpacific trades due to capacity cuts and peak surcharges.
Drewry's World Container Index declined 1% to $2,232 per 40ft container as of April 23, 2026. Asia-Europe rates weakened with Shanghai-Genoa down 8% to $3,071 and Shanghai-Rotterdam down 4% to $2,147, while transatlantic rates surged 15% to $2,326 supported by capacity reductions and a $1,100 peak season surcharge from mid-April. Transpacific lanes showed gains: Shanghai-Los Angeles up 4% to $2,934, Shanghai-New York steady at $3,562.
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