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August 2026 rate index: Asia–Europe softens again

In short

Sea rates on Ningbo–Bratislava fell about 4% month on month, rail moved up slightly, and air held. All figures come from shipments we paid for in the stated month, not from vendor averages.

Updated 1 September 2026 · M. Homola, Founder, customs agent

What moved

  • Sea FCL 40HC Ningbo–Bratislava: down 4.2%
  • Rail 40HC Xi'an–Bratislava: up 1.8%
  • Air Shenzhen–Bratislava: up 2.4% per chargeable kg

Method and sample sizes are published with the index itself.

This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.