Drewry’s World Container Index increased 2% to $4,585 per FEU, with US import demand and carrier capacity management pushing major route rates higher.
Drewry’s latest World Container Index, published on October 23, 2026, rose 2% to $4,585 per 40-foot container. The strongest gains were recorded on the trans-Pacific trades: Shanghai–Los Angeles increased 2% to $8,007 per FEU, while Shanghai–New York edged up 1% to $10,166.
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