Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) climbed 2% this week to $2,172 per 40-foot container, marking a third consecutive week of gains. Higher rates on the Transpacific trade route drove the increase, according to Drewry’s assessment of March 19, 2026. On the Transpacific, Shanghai to New York jumped 7% to $3,310 per 40-foot container. Shanghai to […] The post Drewry WCI rises 2% to $2,172 as Transpacific rates lead the charge appeared first on Container News .