Key container freight indices such as the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and Drewry’s World Container Index show that spot rates from Asia remain high, with transpacific lanes firm while some Europe trades soften, signalling a shift from sharp rate hikes to a more sideways market.
Recent data from major freight indices published over the last day indicate that container spot rates from Asia remain elevated, but the pace of increases has clearly moderated. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) is holding above 3,600 points in mid‑September, with modest week‑on‑week gains on routes to the US and the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical risk and tight vessel capacity. Drewry’s composite World Container Index in its latest assessment stands around USD 4,480 per FEU, only marginally higher than the previous week, pointing to a transition from the earlier price rally to a more sideways market. Regional logistics reports note slight rate declines on Shanghai–Genoa and Shanghai–Rotterdam services, while transpacific trades remain firm or edge higher as carriers manage capacity aggressively.
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