Drewry WCI climbs to $4,339 as transpacific spot rates spike 10%

Summary

In the week to 13 August Drewry's WCI rose 1% to $4,339 per 40ft. Shanghai-New York jumped 10% to $8,706 and Shanghai-Los Angeles gained 6% to $6,244 as carriers cancelled 10 sailings. Asia-Europe softened, with Genoa down 8% to $5,080 and Rotterdam off 5%.