Container shipping costs skyrocket: Drewry World Container Index soars 81% compared to same week last year!

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The Drewry World Container Index surged by 16% this week to reach $3,159 per 40ft container, marking an astonishing 81% increase from the same period last year. Compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, current rates are a staggering 122% higher. Year-to-date averages remain significantly elevated at $3,227 per 40ft container, surpassing the 10-year average by $512, largely impacted by the extraordinary conditions of the Covid-19 era.

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