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Story summary
- Drewry World Container Index (global shipping index) fell 4% this week to $2,445 per 40-foot container.
- The decline followed a 16% rise last week, driven by weak demand and geopolitical volatility.
- Transpacific and Asia-Europe routes posted significant rate drops.
- Despite Chinese New Year expectations, carriers could not maintain pricing power.
- In December 2025, the Asia-Europe spot market briefly recovered on sustained demand and a cautious return to the Suez Canal.
