Port operations and shipping risk remained in focus. Average waiting time at the Port of LA was 4.1 days, just above the congestion threshold, while container rates edged higher and maritime security risks intensified along key routes.
– Average waiting time for ships at the Port of LA was 4.1 days, above the 4.0-day congestion threshold.
– Drewry World Container Index: up 1% WoW (as of 2026-09-18).
– Marine: The International Maritime Organization warned that attacks on merchant ships are spreading across key global trade corridors, threatening vessel safety and supply chains.
– Commodities: No notable moves reported.
No updates on PMIs, FX, or bond yields today; container rates slightly higher; LA berth delays marginally above threshold; elevated maritime security risks persist.
