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The Drewry WCI composite index increased 3% to $3,549 per 40ft container for the week ending June 11, with transpacific and Asia-Europe rates continuing their climb. Shanghai-New York rose 7% to $5,870, Shanghai-Los Angeles gained 3% to $4,683, Shanghai-Rotterdam increased 5% to $3,768, and Shanghai-Genoa edged up 1% to $5,139. Drewry confirmed early peak season demand is sustaining higher freight rates, driven by shippers front-loading ahead of potential July US tariff changes and additional cargo linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Only three blank sailings were announced on the transpacific route, indicating relatively stable capacity.