container-shipping
Container Rates Surge 9% to $4,530 as Peak Season and Blank Sailings Tighten Capacity
Spot rates for 40-foot containers have climbed steadily from US$3,969 in mid-June to US$4,166 last week, reaching US$4,530 this week—a 9% weekly jump. Drewry's World Container Index, updated 2 July 2026, confirms the surge is driven by early peak season demand, aggressive capacity discipline, and fe
7/3/2026
