Drewry: Intra-Asia Container Index Down 8%

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, decreased 8% in the fortnight to 28 Feb 25 to $615 per 40ft container.

Intra-Asia Container Index assessment for 28 February 2025
• Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) dropped 8%, reaching $615 per 40ft container in the second half of February. Despite this decline, the IACI remains 24% higher than the same period last year, indicating the ongoing strength of intra-Asian trade. However, Drewry predicts that freight rates will continue to drop in March 25.
Source: Drewry