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Intra-Asia Container Index - 15 May

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased to $939 per 40ft container.

Intra-Asia Container Index (US$/40ft) - updated weekly

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Source: Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

Note: Freight rates exclude origin and destination terminal handling charges (all rates $US/40ft). Weekly updates commenced 02 Jan 26 (previously fortnightly)

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Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 15 May 2026

  • Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of weekly spot rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, increased to $939 per 40ft container, its highest level in nearly two years. Geopolitical uncertainty appears to have triggered an early peak season this year, while carriers are managing capacity diligently.

About Intra-Asia Container Index

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan 26), consists of 18 route-specific indices representing individual shipping routes and a composite index. All indices are reported in USD per 40ft container.

 

Market freight rates are collected for the following routes:

  • Busan-Shanghai
  • Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai
  • Jakarta-Shanghai
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port-Shanghai
  • Kaohsiung-Shanghai
  • Laem Chabang-Shanghai
  • Shanghai-Busan
  • Shanghai-Ho Chi Minh City
  • Shanghai-Jakarta
  • Shanghai-Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • Shanghai-Jebel Ali
  • Shanghai-Kaohsiung
  • Shanghai-Laem Chabang
  • Shanghai-Manila
  • Shanghai-Singapore
  • Shanghai-Tanjung Pelepas
  • Shanghai-Yokohama
  • Yokohama-Shanghai

 

Related research: Intra-Asia Container Market Insight

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