SCFI Rises for 3rd Week: Container Freight Rates Surge Across All Major Routes
Publish Time: 2025-05-28 Origin: Site
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) Climbs 7.21% WoW to 1,586.12 Points
Key Highlights:
Trans-Pacific & Europe-Med Rates Spike:
US West Coast: $3,275/FEU (+5.95% WoW, +$184)
US East Coast: $4,284/FEU (+5.28% WoW, +$215)
Europe: $1,317/TEU (+14.12% WoW, +$163)
Mediterranean: $2,328/TEU (+11.81% WoW, +$246)
Intra-Asia Mixed:
Japan (Kansai/Kanto): Flat at $315–$320/TEU
Southeast Asia: $440/TEU (+$6)
Korea: $140/TEU (-$4)
Driving Factors:
US Tariff Rush:
Chinese exporters accelerating shipments before potential 90-day tariff pause expires (June–July peak).
Major retailers (e.g., Walmart) restocking as inventories hit critical lows.
Capacity Crunch:
US routes: Up to $3,000/FEU (subject to demand).
Europe routes: $700–800/罢贰鲍 (weaker push due to capacity shifts to US lanes).
Carriers deploying 75,000 TEU of extra loaders on US routes in next 4 weeks.
June rate hikes planned:
Industry Outlook:
Short-Term Boom: US demand surge may fade post-tariff window, but carriers aim to capitalize on high rates now.
Caution Ahead: Europe’s softer hike reflects weaker demand vs. trans-Pacific volatility.
Pro Tip: Secure 40’ containers (FEU) for US shipments—premium space is shrinking fast.