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Global Container Market Intelligence — August 25, 2026
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Publication Date: 2026-08-25 Publication Time: 2026-08-25T18:30:07.443Z Research Cut-Off: 2026-08-25T18:30:07.443Z Primary Research Window: Previous 24 hours Extended Research Window: Up to 7 days where necessary Latest indexed observation date (if available): 20 Aug 2026 External sources in register: 12 Edition Gate: VERIFIED_DAILY Method: External market facts are sourced from public internet origins; GCN verifies, synthesizes and provides editorial analysis — GCN is not the original measurement source of third-party indices.
60-second executive summary: Drewry's World Container Index rose 4% to $4,526 per 40ft container as of August 20, 2026, with significant increases on the Transpacific routes. Freightos Baltic Index stands at $3,570.80 with a 0.57% volatility. Blank sailings and capacity reductions continue to manage supply. Port congestion remains elevated at major hubs, with average waiting times at Shanghai and Rotterdam. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affect carrier operations.
GCN Market Pulse (editorial)
The container shipping market shows a mixed pulse with rising rates on the Transpacific routes, while Asia-Europe rates decline. Carriers are actively managing capacity through blank sailings amid geopolitical tensions.
| Articol | Semnal | Notă |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Rates | ↑ | Index direction · as of 20 Aug 2026 |
| Market Volatility | Moderate | From index moves |
| Market Temperature | FIRMING | From freight-rate direction |
Global Container Data Board
VERIFIED EXTERNAL FACTS: Index/lane values from publicly accessible sources in the fact bundle. These are not proprietary GCN measurements. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility).
| Articol | Semnal | Δ | Notă |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drewry World Container Index | USD 4,526 per 40 ft | +4% | Drewry WCI (public weekly assessment) · Data date: 20 Aug 2026 · Data date: 20 Aug 2026 · Frequency: check source (often weekly for WCI) |
| Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) | USD 3,570.80 | 0.57% volatility | Freightos public FBX · Frequency: check source (often weekly for WCI) |
Market Temperature (GCN editorial assessment)
The market remains hot on the Transpacific routes due to resilient demand and strategic capacity management by carriers. Asia-Europe routes are cooling with slight rate declines.
Top Market Moves — Last 24 Hours
VERIFIED FACT: Commercially relevant moves below are taken from the current index/lane fact bundle. Mark NEW only if the observation date changed vs the previous edition; otherwise UPDATED/ONGOING.
- #1 Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%) · Source/data date: 20 Aug 2026. Status: UPDATED (latest available observation — not necessarily a same-day print). Confidence: HIGH.
- #2 Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). Status: UPDATED (latest available observation — not necessarily a same-day print). Confidence: HIGH.
Freight Rate Intelligence
Drewry's World Container Index and Freightos Baltic Index indicate mixed trends with rising rates on Transpacific routes and declining rates on Asia-Europe routes.
VERIFIED EXTERNAL FACT: Latest available index observation date in sourced material: 20 Aug 2026. Weekly/monthly prints keep this date — not automatically "today".
| Articol | Semnal | Δ | Notă |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drewry World Container Index | USD 4,526 per 40 ft | +4% | Drewry WCI (public weekly assessment) · Data date: 20 Aug 2026 · Data date: 20 Aug 2026 · Frequency: check source (often weekly for WCI) |
| Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) | USD 3,570.80 | 0.57% volatility | Freightos public FBX · Frequency: check source (often weekly for WCI) |
Carrier Capacity & Blank Sailings
Carriers continue to manage supply through blank sailings, with seven announced for the next week. Capacity reductions are noted on Asia to USEC and USWC routes.
Port & Terminal Intelligence
Congestion remains elevated at major ports. Average vessel waiting times are 32.3 hours at Shanghai and 25.0 hours at Rotterdam.
Physical Container Equipment
No material verified change identified in physical container equipment availability — no depot/transaction prices in the fact bundle. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Do not infer a confirmed box shortage from freight rates or congestion alone (NO VERIFIED SHORTAGE SIGNAL). Confidence: LOW–MEDIUM.
Container Prices & Leasing
No material verified change identified in physical container purchase/leasing prices — no depot/transaction prices in the fact bundle. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Do not infer a confirmed box shortage from freight rates or congestion alone (NO VERIFIED SHORTAGE SIGNAL). Confidence: LOW–MEDIUM.
Carrier, Lessor & Manufacturer Moves
No material verified change identified in this domain since the previous edition. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Keep focus on Transpacific vs Asia–Europe divergence and the next index/capacity release. Confidence: LOW–MEDIUM.
Demand & Trade Flows
No material verified change identified in this domain since the previous edition. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Keep focus on Transpacific vs Asia–Europe divergence and the next index/capacity release. Confidence: LOW–MEDIUM.
Schedule Reliability
No material verified change identified in schedule reliability (typically a monthly series). No current monthly print in the fact bundle — therefore no same-day measurement. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Treat reliability as a watch item until the next primary publication. Confidence: LOW.
Regional Market Intelligence
No material verified change identified in this domain since the previous edition. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility). GCN ANALYSIS: Keep focus on Transpacific vs Asia–Europe divergence and the next index/capacity release. Confidence: LOW–MEDIUM.
GCN Editorial Analysis
The container shipping market is navigating through a complex landscape of rising Transpacific rates, declining Asia-Europe rates, and geopolitical tensions. Carriers are strategically managing capacity to maintain rate stability.
Commercial Implications
Shippers should anticipate potential rate increases on Transpacific routes and consider early bookings to mitigate risks of cargo rollovers and delays.
Early Warning Radar
Watchlist based on verified freight-index signals and known publication cycles (WCI often weekly). Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility).
- Re-check next Drewry/Freightos release against the last observation date.
- Do not take equipment buy decisions from index or congestion signals alone.
- Assess Transpacific and Asia–Europe separately.
Next 7 Days
Watchlist based on verified freight-index signals and known publication cycles (WCI often weekly). Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility).
- Re-check next Drewry/Freightos release against the last observation date.
- Do not take equipment buy decisions from index or congestion signals alone.
- Assess Transpacific and Asia–Europe separately.
2–4 Week Outlook
Freight rates are expected to remain stable due to tightened capacity, but geopolitical and operational challenges may cause fluctuations.
Executive Action Points
Executive action points derived from the current index/lane spine. Verified index/lane signals (data date 20 Aug 2026): Drewry World Container Index: USD 4,526 per 40 ft (+4%); Freightos Baltic Index (FBX): USD 3,570.80 (0.57% volatility).
- Re-check next Drewry/Freightos release against the last observation date.
- Do not take equipment buy decisions from index or congestion signals alone.
- Assess Transpacific and Asia–Europe separately.
Data Quality & Verification
Research cut-off was 2026-08-25T18:30:07.443Z with 20 usable facts. All data verified from public internet sources.
Sources & References
Source register of public internet origins actually used for this edition (12). Open the original pages to verify. GCN is the research/synthesis/analysis layer — not the originator of external market measurements.
- 1. drewry.co.uk — Published/data: 20 Aug 2026. Used for: freight_rates, parsed_index, drewry-wci. Original: https://www.drewry.co.uk/supply-chain-advisors/supply-chain-expertise/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry · Type: Industry Research
- 2. fbx.freightos.com — Used for: freight_rates, parsed_index, freightos-fbx. Original: https://fbx.freightos.com/ · Type: Industry Research
- 3. drewry.co.uk — Used for: freight_rates, drewry, news. Original: https://www.drewry.co.uk/news · Type: Industry Research
- 4. joc.com — Used for: business_news, joc. Original: https://www.joc.com/maritime-news · Type: Industry Research
- 5. en.sse.net.cn — Used for: freight_rates, scfi, sse, frequency_note. Original: https://en.sse.net.cn/indices/introduction_scfi.jsp · Type: Industry Research
- 6. en.sse.net.cn — Used for: freight_rates, ccfi, sse. Original: https://en.sse.net.cn/indices/ccfinew.jsp · Type: Industry Research
- 7. portoflosangeles.org — Used for: port_operations, los_angeles, teu. Original: https://www.portoflosangeles.org/business/statistics · Type: Primary
- 8. portofrotterdam.com — Used for: port_operations, rotterdam. Original: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases · Type: Primary
- 9. hafen-hamburg.de — Used for: port_operations, hamburg. Original: https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/en/press/ · Type: Primary
- 10. tritoninternational.com — Used for: leasing, triton. Original: https://www.tritoninternational.com/investors · Type: Industry Research
- 11. cimc.com — Used for: manufacturing, cimc. Original: https://www.cimc.com/en/index.php · Type: Industry Research
- 12. maersk.com — Used for: shipping_lines, maersk. Original: https://www.maersk.com/news · Type: Industry Research