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Global Container Market Update — September 1, 2026

As of 2026-09-01 (UTC) · Auto-generated daily brief

The Drewry World Container Index decreased by 1% to $4,473 per 40ft container, driven by lower rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe routes (Drewry). Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose risks, with carriers implementing Emergency Fuel Surcharges (Drewry). Port congestion at Shanghai has increased significantly, with vessel waiting times rising to 96 hours (Drewry).