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26.07.21WCI Falls 2% in Week 29
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 2% from the previous week to $4,547 per FEU in Week 29. The decrease indicates that the strong upward momentum seen during the peak season is beginning to subside. From a year earlier, however, the index was still higher by 75%.
On the trans-Pacific trade route, rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased 3% ($210) to $6,272 per FEU, while those from Shanghai to New York remained stable at $7,879 per FEU.
On the Asia–Europe trade route, spot rates declined 3% ($163) to $6,300 per FEU from Shanghai to Genoa and 1% ($60) to $4,873 from Shanghai to Rotterdam.
