By the Numbers
World Container Index assessed by Drewry
The rate assessment is published by the World Container Index assessed by Drewry and includes the base ocean rate, the fuel surcharge and all other surcharges, but not the Terminal Handling Charge at the destination.
Shanghai to Rotterdam Rate
MAKES GAINS: The May 14, 2026, spot rate from Shanghai to Rotterdam was $ 2,413 per FEU, up $ 243( 11.2 %) from the previous week. The rate was up $ 378( 18.6 %) year over year but down $ 171( 6.6 %) from year-end 2025.
$ 15,000
$ 12,000
$ 9, 000
$ 6,000
$ 3, 000
H igh: $ 14,807 10 / 07 / 2021 L ow: $ 3 13 03 / 24 / 2016
$ 0 06 / 23 / 2011
05 / 14 / 2026
Shanghai to Los Angeles Rate
CONTINUES TO CLIMB: The May 14, 2026, spot rate from Shanghai to Los Angeles was $ 3,357 per FEU, up $ 295( 9.6 %) from the previous week. The rate was up $ 221( 7 %) year over year and $ 876( 35.3 %) from year-end 2025.
$ 15,000
$ 12,000
$ 9, 000
$ 6,000
$ 3, 000
H igh: $ 12,424 09 / 16 / 2021 L ow: $ 754 04 / 28 / 2016
$ 0 06 / 23 / 2011
05 / 14 / 2026
Rotterdam to New York Rate
TICKS UP: The May 14, 2026, spot rate from Rotterdam to New York was $ 2,388 per FEU, up $ 74( 3.2 %) from the previous week. The rate was up $ 427( 21.8 %) year over year and $ 736( 44.6 %) from year-end 2025.
$ 8,000
$ 6,000
$ 4,000
$ 2,000
H igh: $ 7,426 11 / 03 / 2022 L ow: $ 1,480 12 / 21 / 2023
$ 0 06 / 23 / 2011
05 / 14 / 2026
New York to Rotterdam Rate
INCHES HIGHER: The May 14, 2026, spot rate from New York to Rotterdam was $ 1,030 per FEU, up $ 7( 0.7 %) from the previous week. The rate was up $ 206( 25 %) year over year and $ 68( 7.1 %) from year-end 2025.
$ 2,500
$ 2,000
$ 1,500
$ 1,000
$ 500
H igh: $ 2,141 07 / 14 / 2011 L ow: $ 442 07 / 28 / 2016
$ 0 06 / 23 / 2011
05 / 14 / 2026
Los Angeles to Shanghai Rate
SLIPS: The May 14, 2026, spot rate from Los Angeles to Shanghai was $ 791 per FEU, down $ 1( 0.1 %) from the previous week. The rate was up $ 82( 11.6 %) year over year and $ 79( 11.1 %) from year-end 2025.
$ 1500
$ 1200
$ 9 00
$ 600
$ 3 00
H igh: $ 1,479 08 / 05 / 2021 L ow: $ 3 3 6 01 / 14 / 2016
$ 0 06 / 23 / 2011
05 / 14 / 2026
Drewry( www. drewry. co. uk) is a consulting firm specializing in international maritime transport, providing bid administration support, benchmarking, best practices, fuel programs, market research, technology and procurement advice.
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