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2012 March 5   12:50

World Container Index jumps 114%

The World Container Index (WCI) Shanghai – Rotterdam freight rate jumped 114% yesterday. The index moved from $1,276 per 40ft container on 23rd February to $2,732 on Thursday, a rise of $1,456.

The WCI is based on actual agreed freight assessments reported so is a close indication of true market rates.

The forward curve for the SCFI Shanghai to NW Europe, meanwhile, was trading on Wednesday at $1,053 for March and $1,341 for Q3.

Clarksons freight derivative broker David Barnes commented: "Shanghai-Eur offers retreated this afternoon (Thursday) on the back of a very strong return from the WCI Index - an increase of over 100% on Asia-Europe and Asia-Med.

"Should the SCFI follow suit tomorrow (Friday), there is no reason to suggest that we wont see a substantial increase there too. Those that bought nearby contracts earlier this week will see their strategy begin to bear fruit."

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