Drewry’s World Container Index increased 8% this week to $2,123 per 40-foot container. A sharp rise in Asia-Europe rates drove the gain alongside increases on the Transpacific route. The Asia-Europe route recorded double-digit growth this week. The Transpacific route posted double-digit growth last week. Shanghai-Rotterdam spot rates increased 19% to $2,443 per container. Shanghai-Genoa rates […] The post Drewry’s World Container Index surges 8% on Asia-Europe rate gains appeared first on Container News .