In the week ending August 28, 2026, Drewry’s composite World Container Index declined by about 1% to roughly USD 4,473 per 40-foot container, driven mainly by lower spot rates on key trans-Pacific and Asia–Europe trades. Shanghai–New York rates dropped around 2% to about USD 9,333 per FEU, while Shanghai–Los Angeles remained flat near USD 6,818. Despite the pullback, rates remain well above pre-pandemic averages, supported by resilient demand and continued capacity management by carriers.
According to Drewry and multiple trade outlets, the composite Drewry World Container Index fell by about 1% in the latest weekly assessment, reaching roughly USD 4,473 per 40‑foot container as of August 28, 2026. On benchmark trans‑Pacific corridors, spot rates from Shanghai to New York declined by around 2% to about USD 9,333 per FEU, while Shanghai–Los Angeles levels held steady at approximately USD 6,818. On Asia–Europe routes, spot prices from Shanghai to Rotterdam and Genoa slipped by 2–3%, reflecting softer demand in Europe and incremental capacity adjustments by carriers.
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