Drewry's container index increased by 10% to $2,508 per 40ft.

2025-05-30 00:00

Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) has risen by 21% in the last 3 weeks due to President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily halt import tariffs, which has led to a rebound in US-bound shipping traffic following the initial decline in transpacific volumes. Freight rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles have increased by 17% to $3,738 per 40ft container.

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