Drewry’s WCI rose 6.22 per cent to $2,712 per FEU in the week ending May 21, driven by stronger Asia–Europe rates as peak season arrived early.
Shanghai–Rotterdam and Shanghai–Genoa rates jumped sharply, while Transpacific rates also edged up.
Drewry expects further increases amid higher FAK levels, PSS, blank sailings, and geopolitical cost pressures.