Intra-Asia Container Index Up 5% in International Shipping News 02/06/2026 Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased 5% to $1,008 per 40ft container. Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 29 May 2026 • Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of weekly spot rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, increased 5% to $1,008 per 40ft container. The index is now 83% higher than pre-Iran conflict levels, through a combination of higher bunker costs, reduced capacity and strong demand. About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan 26), consists of 18 route-specific indices representing individual shipping routes and a composite index. All indices are reported in USD per 40ft container. Market freight rates are collected for the following routes: • Busan-Shanghai • Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai • Jakarta-Shanghai • Jawaharlal Nehru Port-Shanghai • Kaohsiung-Shanghai • Laem Chabang-Shanghai • Shanghai-Busan • Shanghai-Ho Chi Minh City • Shanghai-Jakarta • Shanghai-Jawaharlal Nehru Port • Shanghai-Jebel Ali • Shanghai-Kaohsiung • Shanghai-Laem Chabang • Shanghai-Manila • Shanghai-Singapore • Shanghai-Tanjung Pelepas • Shanghai-Yokohama • Yokohama-Shanghai Source: Drewry 2026-06-02 hellenicshippingnews... tweet Share