Drewry WCI holds at $4,465 as Transpacific gains offset Asia-Europe drop

Summary

Drewry's World Container Index, assessed 3 September, held at $4,465 per 40ft. Shanghai-Los Angeles rose 5% to $7,185 and Shanghai-New York gained 3% to $9,587, offsetting declines of 5% to $4,092 (Rotterdam) and 10% to $4,368 (Genoa). Six blank sailings are scheduled next week on the Transpacific, signalling carriers will defend rates despite softening Europe demand.