The latest update of the Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), released by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, reveals notable divergence across major trade lanes, with most routes slipping week-on-week while rates to the Middle East recorded a sharp upswing.
| Route | 05-12-2025 | 28-11-2025 | Weekly change (%) |
| Ningbo – Europe | 967.55 | 1024.64 | -5.57 |
| Ningbo – West Mediterranean | 1442.92 | 1451.89 | -0.62 |
| Ningbo – East Mediterranean | 1138.63 | 1157.43 | -1.62 |
| Ningbo – Middle East | 1355.86 | 1134.20 | 19.54 |
The significant jump on the Middle East route stands out as one of the strongest weekly increases in recent months, driven by tightening capacity and stronger export demand into Gulf markets. In contrast, European and Mediterranean lanes saw modest, broad-based softening as supply outpaced seasonal demand.
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Source: Baltic Exchange
