The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 1% to $1,919 per 40ft container on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The index has now declined for six consecutive weeks, pressured by weaker rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trades. On the Transpacific, spot rates from Shanghai to New York dropped 1% to $2,782 per 40ft container. Rates […] The post WCI extends decline as spot rates weaken appeared first on Container News .