The Drewry World Container Index rose +12% WoW to $2,182 per 40ft container, marking a third consecutive weekly increase and reflecting a broad-based rebound across major trade lanes.

• The composite WCI increased from $1,957 to $2,182 WoW (+12%) but remained down -43% YoY, underscoring a sharp weekly rebound within a still-normalized annual backdrop.

• Shanghai–New York spot rates jumped +19% WoW to $3,293, indicating a strong recovery on the Transpacific East Coast headhaul after last week’s pullback.

• Shanghai–Los Angeles rates rose +18% WoW to $2,474, showing a similar rebound on the Transpacific West Coast route amid announced capacity reductions.

• Drewry reported 10 blank sailings scheduled for next week on the Transpacific lane, suggesting capacity management alongside the rate recovery.

• Shanghai–Genoa rates climbed +10% WoW to $3,314, extending recent gains and remaining one of the strongest-performing Asia–Europe routes.

• Shanghai–Rotterdam increased +8% WoW to $2,539, with Asia–Europe rates holding stable or rising for a third consecutive week.

• Drewry noted that December has delivered double-digit MoM demand growth for three straight years, with early bookings ahead of the February 2026 Lunar New Year supporting expectations for further modest rate increases next week.