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Global Container Market Update — September 17, 2026

As of 2026-09-17 (UTC) · Auto-generated daily brief

The Drewry World Container Index remains stable at $4,476 per 40ft container, with Transpacific rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles rising by 2% to $7,352. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose risks to shipping operations. Port congestion in Shanghai has improved, with waiting times reduced from 94 to 64 hours (Drewry).