Intra-Asia Container Index Rose Last Week in International Shipping News 25/05/2026 Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased 2% to $959 per 40ft container. Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 22 May 2026 Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of weekly spot rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, increased 2% to $959 per 40ft container. The index is now nearly 75% higher than pre-Iran conflict levels, reflecting sustained upward pressure from elevated bunker costs, vessel rerouting, tighter effective capacity, and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. 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 Source: Drewry 2026-05-25 hellenicshippingnews... tweet Share