Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 5% this week
The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,592 per 40-foot container is now 85% below the peak of $10,377 reached in September 2021. It is 41% lower than the 10-year average of $2,688, indicating a return to more normal prices, but remains 12% higher than average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rates of $1,420.
Source: Drewry World Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors
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