Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 1 per cent to $3,413 per FEU as of November 21, 2024, 67 per cent below its pandemic peak but 140 per cent above pre-pandemic levels.
Year-to-date, the WCI averages $3,980 per FEU.
Rates rose on routes like Shanghai to Genoa but fell on others such as Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Drewry forecasts stable spot rates next week, with charges varying by route.