The Drewry WCI fell -1% WoW to $1,899 per container, the seventh straight weekly decline.

• Shanghai–Rotterdam rates declined -1% to $2,094 and Shanghai–Genoa fell -2% to $2,826, continuing weakness on Asia–Europe routes.

• Shanghai–Los Angeles rates decreased -1% to $2,191 while Shanghai–New York held at $2,771, indicating mixed Transpacific pricing.

• Nine blank sailings were announced for next week on Transpacific routes, fewer than the current week as factories resume production after CNY.

• Rates typically rebound in March as Asian factories reopen, but rising capacity is expected to keep spot prices under pressure.

• Drewry expects Transpacific rates to remain stable next week despite recent declines.

• Policy discussion of a 10% global tariff rising to 15% signals additional trade policy uncertainty affecting shipping conditions.