China Market Ocean Freight Updates, January 2025
YQN Operation Team | 2025.01.08 | info@yqn.com
At present, China's FCL container shipping market remains stable with varying trends across different routes. China freight market rates are changing and the composite freight index will rise slightly in January 2025.
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Please review the analysis below for detailed information by region:
China to Latin America
Market ocean freight dipped slightly this week because of the weakening shipping demand. On January 3, the market rate (including ocean freight and surcharges) for exports from Shanghai Port to base ports in South America was $5,344 per TEU, a 2.3% decrease from the previous period.
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| POL-POD | YQN’s Rate | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Callao | from $1025 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Guayaquil | from $1325 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Manzanillo | from $1325 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Buenos Aires | from $3625 | Check Rates |
HISTORY RATES OF CALLAO
China to North America
The U.S. unemployment rate continues to decline, with initial jobless claims falling to an eight-month low as of December 28.
Transportation demand remained stable overall, with average vessel utilization rates staying high. Spot market booking rates showed an upward trend following technical rate increases by carriers, though future prices remain uncertain. On January 3, market rates (including ocean freight and surcharges) for exports from Shanghai to major ports on the U.S. West Coast and East Coast were $4,997/FEU and $6,418/FEU, up 9.1% and 5.7% from the previous period, respectively.
The following are examples of the most cost-effective rates for 20-foot FCL containers shipped from China to North America.
| POL-POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Vancouver | from $3625 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Seattle (WA) | from $3530 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Savannah | from $5150 | Check Rates |
China to Southeast Asia
The container shipping rates for the China to Southeast Asia route (China to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and other SEA countries) are expected to continue decreasing in January. This is due to an oversupply of space by carriers compared to market demand. Unlike last year, this year’s Spring Festival is approaching, yet shipping demand seems not very high.
Check the ocean freight rates below for the most cost-effective options for shipping a 20ft FCL container from China to Southeast Asia.
| POL-POD | YQN’s Rate | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Singapore | from $515 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Haiphong | from $445 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Bangkok | from $645 | Check Rates |
China to Japan
As Japan's peak season approaches, many Chinese factories are rushing to ship goods to Japan ahead of the Spring Festival holidays. Limited shipping space from carriers has led to a noticeable increase in spot rates, which are expected to remain elevated throughout January.
According to experts in YQN, Northern ports, such as Tianjin and Dalian, will face significant rate hikes. On January 3, the freight index for China-to-Japan routes reached 964.60 points.
The following are examples of the most cost-effective sea freight rates for 20-foot FCL containers shipped from China to Japan.
| POL-POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Tokyo | from $300 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Yokohama | from $300 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Nagoya | from $325 | Check Rates |
China to the Middle East
As the FCL shipping demand for transportation continues to pick up, market ocean freight rates rose slightly this week. On January 3, the market freight (ocean freight with surcharge) from Shanghai port to the base port of the Persian Gulf was USD1,472/TEU, up 1.9% compared with the previous period.
The following is an example of the most cost-effective sea freight for a 20-foot FCL container shipped from China to the Persian Gulf.
| POL-POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Abu Dhabi | from $1515 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Jebel Ali | from $1200 | Check Rates |
| GuangZhou - Abu Dhabi | from $1500 | Check Rates |
China to Europe
This week, the freight index is slightly down with a weak demand for transportation from China to Europe. On January 3, the market freight rate for export from Shanghai port to European base port is USD2,851/TEU, a decrease of 3.7% compared to last month.
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| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Hamburg | from $1775 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Rotterdam | from $2275 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Fos Sur Mer | from $3250 | Check Rates |
HISTORY RATES OF SHANGHAI - HAMBURG
China to Australia and New Zealand
Spot booking prices continue to rise since local demand for all kinds of materials remains high. On January 3, the market rates of Shanghai port export to Australia and New Zealand base port was US$2,147/TEU, an 1.8% increase from the previous period.
The following are the most cost-effective FCL shipping rates for transporting 20 ft FCL containers from China to ANZ Basic Port.
| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Sydney | from $1550 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Melbourne | from $1550 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Brisbane | from $1550 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Auckland | from $1400 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Tauranga | from $1400 | Check Rates |
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