Container Shipping Rates Reach 22-Month High: What It Means for China-Europe and China-Australia Trade

2026-06-27 · www.container-news.com

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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) has reached its highest level since September 2024, with a 5% increase to US$4,166 per 40ft container.

What It Means for Shippers

As a freight forwarder specializing in China-Europe and China-Australia container shipping, we're seeing the impact of this rate increase firsthand.

For shippers, this means higher costs for transporting goods from China to Europe and Australia.

However, it's essential to note that these rates are subject to change and may fluctuate based on market conditions.

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