Drewry container index jumps 9% on transpacific and Asia-Europe gains
Spot rates climb as peak-season demand and blank sailings tighten capacity
Drewry's World Container Index has risen 9% to $4,530 per 40ft container, lifted by sharp gains on the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades.
Shanghai to New York climbed 11% to $7,902, Shanghai to Los Angeles rose 10% to $6,349, Shanghai to Genoa gained 10% to $6,360 and Shanghai to Rotterdam added 7% to $4,682. Carriers announced eight blank sailings on the transpacific for the coming week against just one on Asia-Europe, tightening capacity, while HMM introduced a $3,000 per 40ft peak-season surcharge effective 15 July.
With general rate increases, peak-season surcharges and FAK rises continuing amid strong demand and Middle East uncertainty, Drewry expects further increases.
