Spot rates on the Far East–Northern Europe route rose 85% since the start of the Iran war to an average of about $4,100 per 40-foot container. The increase was attributed to war risks, bad weather and sharply higher diesel costs.
A report published on September 27, 2026, said spot rates on the Far East–Northern Europe route had risen 85% since the start of the Iran war, reaching an average of about $4,100 per 40-foot container. The trade serves shipments from China, Japan and South Korea to the United Kingdom, including clothing, electronics, toys, furniture, car parts and machinery.
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