Container freight index rebounds to US$4,485: India cost watch
Drewry’s container freight benchmark rose 3% to US$4,485 per 40-foot box on 15 Oct after 13 weekly Asia-Europe declines. India’s…
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In this short
- LOGISTICS WATCH Container freight index rebounds US$4,485 Drewry’s 15 October benchmark rose 3% per 40-foot container.
- ROUTE SIGNAL Asia-Europe rates turn higher +6% Shanghai-Rotterdam rates rose in Drewry’s latest assessment.
- INDIA IMPACT Goods trade stays large US$74.61bn India’s September merchandise imports show why freight costs matter.
- WHAT TO CHECK Separate ocean from road cost Contracts, inland haulage, diesel, tolls and currency decide the final bill.
- READ THE FULL STORY Track the cost chain See what the freight rebound could mean for India’s vehicles, parts and fleets.
- READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.
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