Drewry WCI shows rising China–US rates and canal‑linked surcharges amid falling Asia–Europe prices

Drewry’s weekly World Container Index update highlights a relatively flat composite index but notable shifts on individual trade lanes. On the transpacific route, Shanghai–Los Angeles spot rates increased by about 2 % to roughly USD 7,352 per 40‑foot container, while Shanghai–New York rose around 1 % to about USD 9,726 per 40‑foot box. Conversely, Asia–Europe rates moved lower, with Shanghai–Genoa falling roughly 3 % to around USD 4,216 per FEU and Shanghai–Rotterdam declining about 2 % to USD 3,997 per FEU. Transatlantic trades saw modest gains, with New York–Rotterdam and Rotterdam–New York up 1–2 %, whereas backhaul routes to Asia, such as Rotterdam–Shanghai and Los Angeles–Shanghai, remained broadly steady or posted slight increases.