Xeneta data published on September 26, 2026 shows that spot container rates remain elevated on major trades, while expected capacity reductions could push prices higher in early October.
As of September 24, average spot rates from the Far East stood at $8,255 per FEU to the US West Coast, $11,445 to the US East Coast, $3,945 to North Europe and $4,369 to the Mediterranean. Xeneta expects rates to climb in early October as carriers adjust deployed capacity and service schedules.
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