The latest Weekly Composite Index covering 20ft, 40ft and High Cube container rates, released by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, indicates a mixed trend across major east–west and regional trade routes for the week ending 19 December 2025. While some corridors recorded marginal movements, others showed more pronounced week-on-week gains, reflecting uneven demand and capacity dynamics.
| Route | 19-12-2025 | 12-12-2025 | Weekly change (%) |
| Ningbo – Europe | 1067.29 | 1064.13 | 0.30 |
| Ningbo – West Mediterranean | 1762.86 | 1762.95 | -0.01 |
| Ningbo – East Mediterranean | 1387.21 | 1370.19 | 1.24 |
| Ningbo – Middle East | 1490.93 | 1422.85 | 4.78 |
The latest data highlights a generally stable freight market with selective strength, particularly on Middle East-bound services, as the industry moves toward the close of 2025.
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Source: Baltic Exchange
