Drewry: World Container Index Up 5% Last Week in International Shipping News 29/06/2026 For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes provided below, contact the team. Spot rates continue to rise, pushing up WCI to a 22-month high. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 25 Jun 2026 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, jumped 5% to $4,166 per 40ft container, supported by an increase in rates on the Transpacific trade route. The composite index reached its highest level since September 2024. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates continued to strengthen, with those on Shanghai to New York rising 6% to $7,149 per 40ft container and Shanghai to Los Angeles increasing 12% to $5,750 per 40ft container. According to Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight, only four blank sailings have been announced on the Transpacific trade route for the next week, reflecting tight capacity. Transpacific demand remains robust as importers continue frontloading shipments ahead of potential tariff changes and higher bunker-related costs. In addition, GRIs and PSS are expected to be implemented in July. Hence, Drewry expects rates to increase further in the coming weeks. On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot rates were stable this week, with rates on Shanghai to Rotterdam rising 1% to $4,392 per 40ft container, while those on Shanghai to Genoa remained unchanged at $5,759 per 40ft container. According to Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight, only three blank sailings have been announced on the Asia to Europe trade route for the next week, indicating constrained capacity. Carrier pricing remains firm amid continued cargo frontloading ahead of the 1 July bunker fuel adjustment. CMA CGM has announced higher FAK rates of $6,300 per 40ft container from Asia to Europe and $7,700–$8