Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 1% last week

LONDON: For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts.

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container last week.

Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 09 Oct 2025

• The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline to reach the lowest level since January 2024.
• Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane remained less volatile this week, reflecting a seasonal slowdown during China’s Golden Week holidays. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased 1% to $2,176 per 40ft container, while those from Shanghai to New York remained stable at $3,189 per 40ft container. 
• Spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane have recorded their ninth straight weekly decline, approaching levels prior to the Red Sea attacks. The spot rate for a 40-foot container is now at $1,577 from Shanghai to Rotterdam (a 2% drop) and $1,793 from Shanghai to Genoa (a 1% drop). Drewry expects rates to continue to decline in the coming week.
• Drewry’s Container Forecaster expects the supply-demand balance to weaken in the next few quarters, which will cause spot rates to contract.

Source: Drewry