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China: SCFI exhibit mixed trends as US-bound rates strengthen, Europe trades soften

Sep 21, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Logistic

Transpacific rates firm on pre-Golden Week demand and tight capacity Asia-Europe rates ease amid Suez capacity restoration and softer demand The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) recorded a mixed performance across major trade lanes in the week ended 18 September 2026. The index rises 0.7% w-o-w to 3,687.83/TEU on 18 September against 3,662.18/TEU on 11…