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    Drewry World Container Index up 2.5pc in July to US$1,575/FEU

    来源:shippingazette    编辑:编辑部    发布:2023/08/10 08:52:56

    THE composite index for shipping has experienced a 2.5 per cent increase, reaching US$1,575.62 per FEU, reports the American Journal of Transportation.

    However, when compared to the same week last year, it has seen a significant drop of 76.7 per cent.

    The latest Drewry WCI composite index indicates a substantial decline of 85 per cent from its peak of $10,377 in September 2021.

    It currently stands 41 per cent lower than the 10-year average of $2,684, signifying a return to more normal pricing levels. Nevertheless, it remains 11 per cent higher than the average rates from 2019 (pre-pandemic) at $1,420.

    The year-to-date average composite index for a FEU is recorded at $1,770, which is notably $914 lower than the 10-year average mentioned earlier ($2,684).

    Breaking down the recent changes, the composite index increased by 2.5 per cent to $1,575.62 per 40ft container, but it is still 76.7 per cent lower than the same week in the previous year (2022).

    Notably, freight rates on the Shanghai - Los Angeles route witnessed a significant six per cent surge or an increase of $122, amounting to $2,087 per FEU.

    Similarly, rates on the Shanghai - New York route rose by five per cent or $143, reaching $3,049 per FEU.

    However, rates from Rotterdam - New York decreased three per cent, falling $50 to $1,590 per FEU.

    Additionally, spot rates on several routes, including New York - Rotterdam, Rotterdam - Shanghai, Shanghai - Genoa, Los Angeles - Shanghai, and Shanghai - Rotterdam, remained stable at the previous week's levels.

    Looking ahead, Drewry anticipates a slight decline in east-west spot rates on most routes in the coming weeks.