Latest readings of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) for 11–12 September 2026 show continued increases on routes from the Far East to North America, contrasted with falling spot rates to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Despite some demand softening, tight capacity management and reduced available tonnage allow carriers to maintain elevated rate levels ahead of China’s Golden Week.
According to the most recent SCFI publications, Shanghai export container freight rates have risen for seven consecutive weeks, with the composite index reaching around 3,662 points, a weekly increase of about 2%. Rates from the Far East to the US West Coast have climbed to roughly USD 7,339 per FEU, while the US East Coast is quoted at around USD 10,479 per FEU, representing weekly increases in the range of 1.3–1.5%. In contrast, spot prices on Asia–Europe services are easing, with Far East–North Europe rates down to about USD 2,545 per TEU and Far East–Mediterranean down to USD 3,299 per TEU, implying weekly drops of 3.7–8%. Parallel data from the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) published by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange confirm elevated levels on key regional trades and a sharp weekly rise in rates to Southeast Asia, where Far East–SEA now exceeds USD 1,010 per TEU after a double‑digit jump.
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