World Container Index – 25 June 2026

THE DREWRY World Container Index (WCI), jumped 5% to $4,166 per 40ft container, supported by an increase in rates on the Transpacific trade route. The composite index reached its highest level since September 2024.

Source: Drewry World Container Index

On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates continued to strengthen, with those on Shanghai to New York rising 6% to $7,149 per 40ft container and Shanghai to Los Angeles increasing 12% to $5,750 per 40ft container. According to Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight, only four blank sailings have been announced on the Transpacific trade route for the next week, reflecting tight capacity. Transpacific demand remains robust as importers continue frontloading shipments ahead of potential tariff changes and higher bunker-related costs. In addition, GRIs and PSS are expected to be implemented in July. Hence, Drewry expects rates to increase further in the coming weeks.

Source: Drewry World Container Index

On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot rates were stable this week, with rates on Shanghai to Rotterdam rising 1% to $4,392 per 40ft container, while those on Shanghai to Genoa remained unchanged at $5,759 per 40ft container. According to Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight, only three blank sailings have been announced on the Asia to Europe trade route for the next week, indicating constrained capacity. Carrier pricing remains firm amid continued cargo frontloading ahead of the 1 July bunker fuel adjustment. CMA CGM has announced higher FAK rates of $6,300 per 40ft container from Asia to Europe and $7,700–$8,500 per 40ft container from Asia to the Mediterranean. In addition, it has introduced PSS of $1,000 per 20ft container on the Asia–Europe trade and $1,400 per 20ft container on the Asia–Mediterranean trade, effective 1 July. Hence, Drewry expects rates to rise in the coming weeks.

The US–Iran ceasefire has eased disruption risks around Strait of Hormuz transits, though conditions remain fragile. At the same time, congestion at key Asian and European hubs continues to limit vessel availability, while strong cargo demand is sustaining tight capacity across major trade lanes. As a result, carriers are successfully implementing surcharges, including higher FAK levels and PSS, creating upward pressure on spot rates. Shippers are likely to face continued space constraints and should anticipate further short-term volatility in pricing.