Intra-Asia Container Index Down 7%

February 2nd, 2026

Updated weekly, Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) decreased 7% in the fifth week of January, to $596 per 40ft container.

Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 30 Jan 2026
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) declined 7% in the fifth week of January, to $596 per 40ft container. The IACI is a weighted average of spot rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia and is currently 18% lower YoY. Rates are showing signs of further decline into February.

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: