New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates

Drewry’s World Container Index rose 2% to $4,585 per 40-foot container, supported by higher rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes as strong U. S. import demand and carrier capacity cuts bolstered pricing. Shanghai-to-Los Angeles rates increased 2% to $8,007 per 40-foot container, while Shanghai-to-New York rates edged up 1% to $10,166. Drewry expects trans-Pacific rates to remain stable next week, with U.