Linerlytica analysts noted: “Asia-Europe carriers failed to hold rates into August, with prices still trending downwards. Average spot rates in early August continue to vary widely and range from $4,000 to $5,000 per 40ft. Mr Jensen said: “The weekly WCI spot rates only showed minor changes this week compared with last week. What should be noted is that last week the SCFI spot rate index staged a major increase of almost $700 per 40ft on the Asia-USWC trade. “The WCI index only saw a $155 per 40ft increase this week after having seen a decline last week.