As it enters the latter half of July, China’s CW container market continues to demonstrate weak stability, with persistent price erosion across all major container types. Export container demand remains subdued, reflecting broader challenges in global trade dynamics.
For regional price adjustments, Hysun latest market survey reveals consistent price softening across key trading hubs.
Market Drivers
Global Trade Contraction: Uncertain U.S. tariff policies suppressing shipping demand
Equipment Oversupply: Container turnaround rates down 18% YoY at major ports
Seasonal Softness: Traditional low season compounded by reduced manufacturing orders
Operational Recommendations
• Adopt just-in-time procurement strategies
• Monitor discount opportunities at key hubs (Ningbo/Yantian)
• Consider SOC solutions for cost-sensitive shipments
Near-Term Outlook
The downward pricing trend is expected to persist through Q3, with particular pressure on:
• Good condition CW dry containers (YOM 2015-2018)
• Regional imbalances favoring Southern China ports
Hysun has an inventory of CW and NEW dry containers at main ports in China, as well as in North America, Europe and South Asia. For interested readers, please click the link below to view Hysun global inventory for Week 30.