# Freight rates ease, but port congestion persists

> The Drewry World Container Index fell 2% this week as weaker demand pushed Transpacific and Asia-Europe rates lower. The Intra-Asia Index fell about 3%, while congestion eased at some Asian ports. Congestion remains a structural problem, with Linerlytica estimating record capacity tied up in August.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T03:12:38.157Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97077-freight-rates-ease-but-port-congestion-persists
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Easing container rates mainly affect containerized trade rather than bulk feed grains, so the impact on feed ingredient prices is limited, though persistent congestion keeps delivery uncertainty elevated.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thedcn.com.au: https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/freight-rates-ease-but-port-congestion-persists

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