Ningbo Containerised Freight Index Slips as Mediterranean Rates Fall

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The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), which captures spot freight rates for 20‑ft, 40‑ft, and high-cube containers on key export routes, showed a slight downturn this week. The index is published every Friday at 16:00 Beijing time, excluding public holidays.

Route 13 Jun 2025 20 Jun 2025 Change (%)
Ningbo – Europe 1,307.92 1,299.58 –0.64 %
Ningbo – West Mediterranean 1,890.72 1,814.77 –4.02 %
Ningbo – East Mediterranean 1,488.85 1,421.83 –4.50 %
Ningbo – Middle East 1,618.67 1,597.26 –1.32 %

All major tradelanes out of Ningbo experienced declines, led by a 4.5% drop to the East Mediterranean. Gains were minimal or nonexistent, reflecting a broader easing in container freight demand.

Tradelanes & Key Ports

  • Ningbo → Europe: Hamburg & Rotterdam
  • Ningbo → West Mediterranean: Barcelona, Valencia & Genoa
  • Ningbo → East Mediterranean: Piraeus & Istanbul
  • Ningbo → Middle East: Dammam & Dubai

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Source: Baltic Exchange