The Drewry World Container Index surged 9% to $4,530 per 40ft container, driven by rising spot rates on Transpacific and Asia–Europe routes, with eight blank sailings announced on the Transpacific trade lane reflecting tight capacity. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including security risks near Oman following an attack on a containership despite the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, continue to fuel market uncertainty and elevated freight rates.
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