The Drewry World Container Index fell -1% WoW to $1,919 per 40ft container, extending declines amid broad route weakness.

• Shanghai to New York spot rates declined -1% WoW to $2,782, while Shanghai to Los Angeles held flat at $2,219, indicating uneven conditions across Transpacific lanes.

• Carriers announced 31 blank sailings for next week on Transpacific East and West Coast routes, far above prior years, reflecting active capacity management to stabilize pricing.

• Shanghai–Rotterdam rates fell -1% WoW to $2,109 and Shanghai–Genoa declined -2% WoW to $2,895, continuing the downward trend on Asia–Europe trades.

• Eight blank sailings were scheduled on the Asia–Europe/Med route due to volatility and CNY factory closures, signaling supply adjustments in response to weaker demand.

• Spot rates peaked earlier than usual ahead of CNY and are now falling, running counter to the typical seasonal pre-holiday firming pattern.

• Drewry expects further modest declines across both Transpacific and Asia–Europe routes if normal seasonal patterns persist, reinforcing the soft market backdrop.