Asia–Mediterranean rates increased by $320 per FEU to $3,861, while other major routes were flat or lower, highlighting a fragmented container-freight market.
A market briefing published on October 10, 2026, said container shipping performance differed substantially by trade lane. According to the Freightos Baltic Index data cited for October 9, Asia–Mediterranean rates reached $3,861 per 40-foot container, a weekly increase of $320.
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