China’s Golden Week Tests the $10,428 Shanghai to New York Rate

Drewry’s October 1, 2026 World Container Index fell 1% to $4,434 per 40-foot container, yet Shanghai to New York rose 1% to $10,428. The gap says the global index is no longer a useful shorthand for an importer’s next invoice: the Asia-Europe correction is pulling down the average while the US-bound lane still carries a premium into China’s National Day closure.

Key takeaways Drewry’s October 1, 2026 global index fell 1% to $4,434 per 40-foot container as Shanghai to New York rose 1% to $10,428. On October 1, Shanghai to Rotterdam was $3,399 and Shanghai to Genoa was $3,702, both lower on the week. Drewry reported 10 blank sailings scheduled for the following week, down from 13 for the curren…