The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell -2% WoW to $1,806 per 40ft container, reflecting broad rate declines across both Transpacific and Asia–Europe lanes amid softer demand and rising available capacity.

• Shanghai–New York dropped -6% WoW to $2,735, marking a third straight weekly decline as Transpacific headhaul rates continued to weaken.

• Shanghai–Los Angeles fell -4% WoW to $2,089, with Drewry noting that fewer blank sailings next week could increase capacity and apply further downward pressure on rates.

• Shanghai–Genoa and Shanghai–Rotterdam both declined -1% WoW, to $2,300 and $2,165 respectively, ending a six-week streak of increases on the Asia–Europe corridor.

• Carriers on Asia–Europe are attempting to lift spot rates by raising December FAK levels to $3,100–$4,000 per 40ft, aiming to strengthen pricing ahead of contract negotiations.

• A national strike in Belgium caused congestion at the Port of Antwerp, with delays expected to worsen as some carriers shift back to the Suez Canal route.

• Drewry’s outlook indicates the supply-demand balance may weaken further in coming quarters, particularly if Suez transits normalize and additional capacity returns to the market.