Container freight rates slip again, with Asia to Europe down 2%
Source: Drewry, "World Container Index - 05 Nov", published 5 November 2026.
What the source says
Drewry WCI fell 1% to $4,389 per 40ft container for the week assessed 5 Nov 2026. Shanghai to Rotterdam rates fell 2% to $3,615 per 40ft.
Allbase view
Container rates eased again this week, with Shanghai to Rotterdam slipping further than the global composite. A small weekly move on imported glass fibre, resin and fleece freight, so nothing to act on yet.
Our reading of the release, not a statement from the source. Checked against the release on 10 Nov 2026.
Figures from this release
- Drewry WCI composite $4,389 /40ft week of 5 Nov 2026USD · week ending 5 Nov 20264,389Down
- Drewry WCI Shanghai to Rotterdam $3,615 /40ft week of 5 Nov 2026USD · week ending 5 Nov 20263,615Down
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