# Container Spot Rates from Asia to Europe on the Rise

**Category:** Industry News  |  **Source:** Drewry  |  **Published:** 2026-10-27  |  **Updated:** 2026-10-28

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> Drewry reports higher container spot rates to Rotterdam and Genoa. A sustainable trend reversal is not yet secured.

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Container spot rates from Shanghai to Europe have risen again. According to Drewry, the rate to Rotterdam increased by 6 percent to $3,522 per 40-foot container in the week ending October 15. To Genoa, it rose 7 percent to $3,945 per container.

The global World Container Index increased by 3 percent to $4,485. The index summarizes selected ocean freight rates. It is a market comparison and not a binding offer for individual shipments. ([Source: Drewry](https://www.drewry.co.uk/supply-chain-advisors/supply-chain-expertise/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry))

Drewry also points to increased effective capacity. For the following week, the company expects stable rates. The recent increase alone is therefore not sufficient to declare a longer-term upward trend.

For shippers, the distinction between spot rate and announced list rate remains important. The spot rate describes short-term market business. A FAK rate is a published rate for various types of goods. Whether it is achieved in the market is another question. Those booking now should therefore request a concrete offer with validity, departure, and surcharges. In addition, pre-carriage, on-carriage, and potential terminal costs should be included in the comparison. A favorable base rate helps little if the total invoice turns out to be higher in the end.

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Compare rate quotes for the same departure date and scope of services. The dispatcher should have available capacity confirmed. Shippers should view rate increase announcements separately from actually offered prices. Agreement on price validity should be included in the quote. In short: rates have risen, now the concrete total quote counts.

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Drewry report from October 15, 2026.

World Container Index: $4,485 per 40-foot container.

Overall index increased by 3 percent.

Shanghai–Rotterdam: $3,522, up 6 percent.

Shanghai–Genoa: $3,945, up 7 percent.

Drewry expects stable rates for the following week.

## Related Entities

### Countries

- [Italy](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/it)
- [Netherlands](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/nl)
- [China](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/cn)

### Seaports

- [Shanghai (CNSGH)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/shanghai-port-cnsgh)
- [Rotterdam (NL RTM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/rotterdam-port-nl-rtm)
- [Genova (IT GOA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/genova-port-it-goa)

### Glossary

- [Spot Rate](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/spot-rate)
- [On-carriage](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/on-carriage)
- [FAK Rate (Freight All Kinds)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/fak-rate-freight-all-kinds)
- [Capacity](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/capacity)

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