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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) recorded a 3% drop this week, settling at USD 4,255 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU), driven by declining rates on Asia-Europe and Transpacific routes. With this adjustment, the index has now fallen for the third consecutive week.
On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles fell by 2% to USD 5,739 per 40-foot container, while rates from Shanghai to New York remained stable at USD 7,578 per 40-foot container.
"Following weakening demand and a slowdown in front-loading activity, shipping lines are actively managing capacity through blank sailings," the consultancy stated.
According to Drewry's Container Capacity Insight (CCI) report, eight blank sailings are scheduled for next week (up from seven this week), resulting "in an increase in available market capacity. Consequently, Drewry projects that rate volatility will decrease in the coming days," the entity emphasized.
Regarding the Asia-Europe trade route, spot rates fell by 6% to USD 5,630 per 40-foot container on the Shanghai–Genoa route and decreased by 3% to USD 4,677 per 40-foot container on the Shanghai–Rotterdam route. "Given that demand continues to moderate, shipping lines are focusing on capacity management through blank sailings to prevent further rate erosion," the consultancy specified.
According to the CCI, three blank sailings have been scheduled on the Asia–Europe route for next week, compared to four this week. "As shipping lines continue to manage available capacity, Drewry expects rates to remain stable next week," Drewry noted.
The East-West maritime freight market remained under pressure as demand continued to weaken following the implementation of new US tariff measures. "Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led several shipping lines to apply Emergency Fuel Surcharges starting in August, while carriers on major trade routes continue to adjust capacity through blank sailings and service modifications," the consultancy pointed out.
"Persistent uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, geopolitical developments, and port congestion is expected to continue influencing market conditions and rate trends in the coming weeks," it concluded.
