Drewry’s World Container Index fell 2% to $4,305 per 40-foot container. Carriers are nevertheless preparing higher FAK rates and peak-season surcharges on Asia–Europe services.
Global container freight rates continued to soften, with Drewry’s World Container Index falling 2% on November 12 to $4,305 per 40-foot container. On the transpacific trade, Shanghai–New York rates declined 3% to $9,020, while Shanghai–Los Angeles rates fell 2% to $7,416.
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