The latest weekly update (12 September 2025) of the Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) — as compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and published via the Baltic Exchange — shows sharp declines across several major routes from Ningbo.
| Route | Current Index (12‑Sep‑2025) | Previous Week (05‑Sep‑2025) | Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo → Europe (Hamburg & Rotterdam) | ~ 729.42 | ~ 855.93 | –14.78% |
| Ningbo → West Mediterranean (Barcelona, Valencia & Genoa) | ~ 937.75 | ~ 1061.06 | –11.62% |
| Ningbo → East Mediterranean (Piraeus & Istanbul) | ~ 749.44 | ~ 865.32 | –13.39% |
| Ningbo → Middle East (Dammam & Dubai) | ~ 722.76 | ~ 1067.15 | –32.27% (steepest drop) |
Every major route tracked by the index has seen significant weakening. The drop to the Middle East route is particularly steep, with over a 30% fall in just one week.
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The routes to Europe and the Mediterranean, while less precipitous, also show double‑digit percentage declines, indicating a broader softening in demand or freight rate pressures.
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Source: Baltic Exchange
