en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spot rates on the transpacific and Asia-Europe routes continue to climb, pushing the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) up 9% to $4,530 per 40-foot container.

On the transpacific route, spot rates from Shanghai to New York rose 11% to $7,902 per 40-foot container, while rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles increased 10% to $6,349 per 40-foot container. According to data from Drewry's Container Capacity Insight, eight blank sailings have been scheduled on the transpacific route next week, tightening capacity. Carriers have successively announced General Rate Increases (GRIs) and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for July, anticipating strong cargo demand; HMM will add a $3,000 peak season surcharge per 40-foot container starting July 15. Drewry expects rates to continue rising in the coming weeks.

Spot rates on the Asia-Europe route also rose this week, as carriers push higher Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates and peak season surcharges amid strong seasonal demand. Freight from Shanghai to Genoa increased 10% to $6,360 per 40-foot container, while rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 7% to $4,682 per 40-foot container. According to Drewry's Container Capacity Insight, only one sailing has been canceled on the Asia-Europe route next week, with carriers maintaining capacity discipline amid firm demand. Drewry expects rates on this route to also rise in the coming weeks.

In this year's east-west container freight market, earlier-than-expected seasonal demand and high rates driven by geopolitical disruptions have jointly supported market resilience. The interim agreement between the US and Iran facilitated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with stranded vessels evacuating and designated authorized transit routes restoring navigation. However, escort operations were suspended after an attack on a container ship near Oman, leaving security risks still elevated. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to inject uncertainty into the market.