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
