Drewry WCI Rises 1% to $4,297/FEU as Transpacific GRIs Lift Shanghai-New York 4%

Summary

Drewry's World Container Index climbed 1% to $4,297 per FEU in the week to 6 August, the first gain after three straight weekly declines. Shanghai-New York jumped 4% to $7,893 per FEU, up 106% year on year, while Shanghai-Los Angeles rose 3% to $5,894. Eight transpacific blank sailings are scheduled for next week.