Drewry WCI rises further on Transpacific, Asia–Europe hikes

Spot rates on the Shanghai–Genoa route increased 3 per cent to $3,427 per 40-foot container, while rates on Shanghai–Rotterdam rose 2 per cent to $2,584. Spot rates on the Asia–Europe trade lane have maintained stable or rising levels for four consecutive weeks, supported by a shift in seasonal patterns.

Spot rates from Shanghai to New York remained steady at $3,302 per 40-foot container, while rates to Los Angeles were also unchanged at $2,481. Rates from New York to Rotterdam steadied at $962 per FEU, and Rotterdam to New York at $1,652 per FEU. Freight rates on the Rotterdam–Shanghai route increased 2 per cent to $487, while Los Angeles–Shanghai rates were unchanged at $712 per 40-foot container.

Over the past three years, Drewry has recorded double-digit month-on-month demand growth in December, establishing strong year-end volumes as the ‘new normal’. With carriers already recording early bookings ahead of the Lunar New Year in February 2026, Drewry expects further slight rate increases next week.

Following last week’s double-digit rise, spot rates from Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Los Angeles held steady this week. Drewry expects Transpacific rates to remain stable in the coming week.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (KUL)