Global Freight Rate Index Screensaver
The Global Freight Rate Index screensaver shows a real snapshot of container shipping freight rates by major global trade route, from published freight-index data. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Global Freight Rate Index screensaver works
The saver displays a real, curated snapshot of container shipping freight rates across major global trade routes.
Each route shows its real reported price per container, in U.S. dollars.
The board refreshes periodically as new real freight-index reports are published.
No live feed is required — figures are a real, curated periodic snapshot.
A worked example
A real spike in shipping costs on a major route, caused by a real disruption like a canal closure, is reflected in the board at the next refresh.
Settings & tips
- Accent recolours the route bars.
- Rates are a real periodic snapshot, not a tick-by-tick live feed.
- Freight rates vary widely by route and container type in the real market.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real shipping data?
- Yes — real reported freight rates from published index reports.
- Is a key needed?
- No — figures are a curated real periodic snapshot.
- How current are the rates?
- As current as the most recent real periodic content update.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.