The Drewry World Container Index rose 3% week on week to $4,485 per 40-foot container. Carriers continue passing higher fuel costs to shippers through emergency surcharges.
Drewry’s World Container Index increased 3% to $4,485 per FEU. The benchmark has remained above $4,000 since late June and is more than twice its late-February level of approximately $1,899. Shanghai–Los Angeles rates rose 3% to $7,884 per FEU, while Shanghai–New York rates fell 1% to $10,075.
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