The weekly composite index from the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, which covers rates for 20ft, 40ft, and Hi-Cube containers, revealed a mixed performance across key trade routes in the week ending October 17, 2025.
Route
17-10-2025
10-10-2025
Weekly change (%)
Ningbo – Europe
803.21
698.67
14.96
Ningbo – West Mediterranean
965.13
1020.34
-5.41
Ningbo – East Mediterranean
716.67
745.67
-3.89
Ningbo – Middle East
1031.62
750.18
37.52
The weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index is compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange. The index is reported every Friday (except Chinese holidays) at 1600 (Beijing).
