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Drewry\u2019s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,350 per 40ft container last week, marking the ninth consecutive week of decline as the market continues to stabilize following months of extreme volatility.<\/span><\/p>\n

The container shipping market has experienced significant turbulence since U.S. tariffs were announced in April, with rates surging from May through early June before a sharp decline until mid-July. Recently, the downward trend has lost momentum as the rate of decrease slowed considerably.<\/p>\n

Transpacific routes showed particular weakness last week, with Shanghai\u2013Los Angeles rates falling 2% to $2,494 per FEU and Shanghai\u2013New York dropping 5% to $3,638 per FEU.<\/p>\n

Read more in an\u00a0article from gCaptain<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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