Weekly FAK averages from 30+ carriers on 14 China export lanes. See how rates moved through past seasons, catch turning points early and build shipping plans with confidence.
Historical patternsSpot seasonal peaks and troughs at a glance
Market signalsCompare today's rate with the long-term average
Smarter planningTime bookings and budgets before rates swing
Select a lane to view its full history, or turn on compare mode to put several lanes side by side.
China to Europe
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How to use it
Turn rate history into a shipping plan
Three simple ways shippers use the index before they book.
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Find the seasonal rhythm
Compare the same weeks across years to see when peaks around Chinese New Year, summer and Q4 usually begin.
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Judge today's price
Check whether the current rate sits above or below the long-term average before you accept an offer.
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Plan and book ahead
Use the trend to time bookings, set freight budgets and secure space before the market moves.
Methodology
How the index is calculated
CargoesPi Container Freight Index is a tool that helps you compare container freight rates from different ports. It is calculated as the average of FAK rates from 30+ shipping lines and is intended solely as a reference for market rate trends. It excludes surcharges if any, specifically the following:
CargoesPi Freight Index Formula:
x̄=n∑i=1xin
x̄ = index value · xᵢ = FAK rate from carrier i · n = number of carriers
