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FeaturedOct 17, 2024

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) dropped 15% in the first two weeks of October to a 7-month low

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index dropped 15% in the first two weeks of October to a 7-month low, reaching USD 500 per 40ft container, as spot rates on some intra-Asia routes decreased by more than 30% in just 2 weeks.

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