International shipping and logistics market update - Week 43/2023

 

Drewry’s World Container Index for week 43 decreased slightly to 1,342 USD, down 2% compared to the previous week. The index has decreased by 57% compared to the same week last year and is 6% lower than the 2019 average (before the pandemic) of 1,420 USD and is the lowest level in 3 years.

Drewry’s World Container Index Week 43/2023Drewry’s World Container Index Week 43/2023 (Photo: Phaata | Source: Drewry)

 

1. Asia - Northern America route

 

The freight rate from Asia to North America West Coast in the week 43/2023 increased slightly to 1,775 USD/FEU, up 0.68% over the previous week and down 6.92% over the previous month, according to Xeneta data.

It is forecasted that in November the market will likely be better. Demand for export shipping from China just started to appear this week, bookings in the next 1-2 weeks will determine capacity for November.

Q4 forecast: Expect more no-shows, but overall capacity is similar to Q2/Q3 figures. Increased demand ahead of Lunar New Year is likely to begin in December.

 

Asia- US West Coast Freight rate | Week 43/2023 (Image: Phaata.com)

 

2. Asia - Northern Europe route:

 

The ocean freight from Asia to Northern Europe in the week of 43/2023 continued to decrease slightly to 959 USD/FEU, down 1.34% compared to the previous week and down 14.76% compared to the previous month, according to Xeneta data.

Market demand on the Asia-Northern Europe route has not yet shown positive signs. Carriers are planning another round of GRI from November 1, aiming to push market rates back up to cover operating costs.

The Ocean Alliance has announced five additional no-show plans for November, aimed at supporting carriers to successfully apply GRI.

On the Asia - Mediterranean route: In addition to the Northern Europe route, GRI is also expected to be applied to the Western Mediterranean route. Currently, the situation of oversupply on this route still occurs. It is expected that the market will decline further if the current blanked sailings do not bring positive results.

 

Asia-Northern Europe Freight rate | Week 43/2023 (Image: Phaata.com)

 

3. Northern America - Asia route:

 

The freight rates from North America (West Coast) to Asia in the week of 43/2023 decreased by 3.76% compared to the previous week, down to 743 USD/FEU. This price decreased by 5.59% compared to the previous month.

Overall demand remains weak and is forecast to last until the end of the first quarter of 2024. Fierce competition is taking place among carriers. Freight rates continue to be offered by shipping companies at attractive rates to fill ships while capacity is still surplus.

 

US West Coast - Asia Freight rate | Week 43/2023 (Image: Phaata.com)

 

4. Northern Europe-Asia route:

 

The freight rate from Northern Europe to Asia in the week of 43/2023 increased slightly by 0.57% compared to the previous week, to 351 USD/FEU. This price decreased by 5.65% compared to the previous month.

Northern Europe - Asia Freight rate | Week 43/2023Northern Europe - Asia Freight rate | Week 43/2023 (Image: Phaata.com)

 

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