# New analysis sees ocean rates set to fall further - FreightWaves

> Drewry's World Container Index fell 10% to $2,212 per FEU for a second straight week, led by weaker trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe rates after the Lunar New Year. Carriers are cancelling sailings, and Drewry expects further declines while major carriers restart Suez services.

- Date: 2026-01-26 · published 2026-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16888-new-analysis-sees-ocean-rates-set-to-fall-further-freightwaves
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Falling container rates and softer demand signal weaker freight markets, which can ease bulk shipping costs for feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-analysis-sees-ocean-rates-set-to-fall-further

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