Drewry tests new year quotes as tariff impositions and GRIs spell the way forward

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) registered a 6% weekly fall (over 15% for the fortnight) recording US$2,629, its lowest since the 60% jump recorded to touch US$2,670 in its first quote of 2024.

In essence, these are the lowest ever quotes recorded for the WCI in the post Red-Sea Disruption age. Most key trade lanes have indeed reverted to a 12-month low on prices, with the major share of spoils for the latest quotes coming in from the Asia-US trade.

The Asia-US East Coast numbers indicated...

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Global Freight Monitor: Losing steam but hope remains

The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) steadied and posted a 0.1% w-o-w decline, while China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) was up 0.3% and World Container Index (WCI) was up 1%.

The rally in freight rates since late April appears short-lived as demand has not yet materially picked up. However, consumption has been resilient, lending hope for a potential restocking-led demand recovery in the second half of the year.

Transpacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI)...

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