# World Container Index

Type: Product

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/world-container-index
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: Hormuz Crisis Escalation — WCI hits $2,172 as geopolitical risks in the Middle East add cost surcharges to major routes.
- **2026-03-12**: Second Weekly Gain — Transpacific demand begins to pull the Drewry WCI higher as shippers front-load cargo.
- **2026-03-05**: Rate Stabilization — Global spot rates begin to firm after a period of post-holiday softening.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Container Spot Rates Rise for Third Week Amid Hormuz Crisis
2026-03-19 19:22:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Drewry World Container Index rose 2% to $2,172 this week, marking a third consecutive period of growth. Gains are being driven by robust Transpacific demand and escalating geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz, which are pushing maritime costs higher.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/container-spot-rates-hormuz-crisis-drewry-wci

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