Drewry WCI Climbs to $3,549/FEU as Transpacific and Asia-Europe Rates Accelerate into Peak Season

Summary

The Drewry World Container Index jumped 3% to $3,549 per 40ft container on June 11, driven by fresh increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes ahead of an unusually early peak season. Shanghai-to-New York spot rates surged 7% to $5,870/FEU and Shanghai-to-Los Angeles climbed 3% to $4,683, while Shanghai-to-Rotterdam rose 5% to $3,768. Procurement teams are bracing for further upside as front-loading ahead of the U.S. tariff window collides with FIFA World Cup-driven consumer demand. Maersk has announced a Peak Season Surcharge of $1,000/20ft and $2,000/40ft effective June 17, and analysts expect Drewry's composite to test the $4,000/FEU threshold before July if carriers hold discipline.