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27 August 2026

KOBC container index rises for fourth consecutive week

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Source reporting: Container News

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KOBC container index rises for fourth consecutive week

The KOBC Container Composite Index increased for a fourth consecutive week, reaching 4,506 points on Monday The latest KCCI reading rose by 2. 57% from the previous week, according to Korea Ocean Business Corporation, and reported by JIFFA. Mixed performance on major routes The index for the US West Coast increased by 2. 74% to 7,095 points. Meanwhile, the US East Coast index rose by 3.

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