The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 6 per cent to $3,533 per FEU as of December 5, 2024, following news of an upcoming ILA port strike in January 2025.
While rates between some routes have increased, those from Shanghai to Los Angeles and Rotterdam to Shanghai saw declines.
Drewry anticipates further hikes in the Transpacific sector due to the expected strike.