Drewry WCI Eases to $4,255 per FEU as August GRIs Meet Softening Asia-Europe Demand

Summary

Drewry's World Container Index composite slipped to $4,255 per 40ft box in late July, with Shanghai-Genoa down 6% to $5,630 per FEU and forwarders reporting Asia-Europe offers below $5,000. MSC will apply revised South Asia to Antwerp and Valencia tariffs from August 16, while carriers keep managing capacity through blank sailings.