The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) fell by 1% in the week ending 19 January 2026, taking the composite index to US$661 per 40-foot container, according to the latest data.
The current level is 9% lower than a year ago, reflecting continued softness in intra-Asian spot freight rates as the early-year slowdown sets in. Despite the weekly decline, analysts at Drewry expect rates to stabilise in the coming weeks, supported by seasonal demand as shippers move cargo ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday in mid-February.
The IACI tracks spot container freight rates every week and is calculated as a weighted average across 18 key intra-Asia trade lanes. All indices are reported in US dollars per 40-foot container.
