Drewry World Container Index Archives

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Container shipping rates continue to cool down amid tariff uncertainty

Edu Lopez - May 2, 2025

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) has further declined, dropping by 3% this week to $2,091 per 40-foot container. This figure represents a significant 80%...

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Global container freight rates slip 2% amid trade uncertainty

Edu Lopez - April 26, 2025

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 2% this week, settling at $2,157 per 40-foot container. This marks a significant 79% drop from the...

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Drewry WCI drops further, remains above pre-pandemic levels

Edu Lopez - April 18, 2025

Global container freight rates continued their downward trend, with the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index falling by 3% this week to $2,192...

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Drewry WCI composite index drops 6%, reflecting decline in freight rates across major trade routes

Edu Lopez - February 28, 2025

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) saw a 6% decrease, falling to $2,629 per 40ft container on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, marking a significant...

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Global freight rates decline as capacity expands

Edu Lopez - February 21, 2025

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index dropped 10% to $2,795 per 40ft container, marking its lowest level since May 2024. This figure...