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SCFI rises for a third consecutive week as Europe trades strengthen

22 October 2026
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The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose to 3,681.34, with Far East–Europe rates increasing while US trades edged lower.

The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 1.76 points to 3,681.34 on October 23, 2026, marking a third consecutive weekly increase. Far East–Europe pricing reached $2,351 per TEU, up $16, while Far East–Mediterranean rates rose to $3,255 per TEU, an increase of $5.

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