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Global Container Market Update — 2026-08-31

As of 2026-08-31 (UTC) · Auto-generated daily brief

As of 2026-08-31 (UTC), Drewry assessment 27 Aug 2026: Drewry’s World Container Index stands at USD 4,473 per 40 ft (−1% week-on-week). Spot rates on major East–West lanes show a moderate correction as capacity expands and demand eases on Transpacific and Asia–Europe. Figures below are taken from public Drewry / Freightos pages only; gaps are labeled explicitly. (Drewry)