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5 October 2026

Transpacific gains slow as Europe rates slide

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Transpacific gains slow as Europe rates slide

The latest container freight readings point to a change in market momentum, with Transpacific gains slowing considerably while Asia-Europe rates continue to fall. Global benchmarks also moved lower. Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) and the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) both declined 1%, while the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) edged lower. The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI), however, recorded a modest increase. Chinese freight indexes send mixed signals The SCFI declined 0.

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