Drewry’s World Container Index increased 1% to $2,213 per 40ft container this week.

Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 25 Dec 2025
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 1% to $2,213 per 40ft container, marking the fourth consecutive weekly increase, mainly due to rate hikes on Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes.

Drewry World Container Index (US$/40ft)

Spot rates on the Shanghai–Genoa increased 3% to $3,427 per 40ft container, while those on the Shanghai–Rotterdam rose 2% to $2,584. Spot rates on the Asia–Europe trade route have maintained stable or rising rate levels for four consecutive weeks. This strength is driven by a shift in seasonal patterns. Over the last three years, Drewry has recorded a double-digit MoM demand growth in December, establishing strong year-end volumes as the ‘new normal’. As carriers are already recording early bookings ahead of the impending Lunar New Year in February 2026, Drewry expects further slight rate increases next week.

WCI Trade Routes from Shanghai (US$/40ft) 

Source: Drewry World Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

Following last week’s double-digit rise, spot rates from Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Los Angeles held steady this week. Drewry expects Transpacific rates to remain stable in the next week.

Source: Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

Source: Drewry