Germany RWI/ISL North Range container index, original
Germany RWI/ISL North Range container index, original stood at 126.31 in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank, Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) and RWI / Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL). It is one of the indicators in the Freight activity indicators table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight activity indicators table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Range ports | |||||||||||
| North Range: original | 126.31 | 123.85 | 116.46 | 123.15 | 119.75 | 125 | 111.06 | 105.49 | 117.26 | 121.89 | |
| North Range: seasonally and working-day adjusted | 123.86 | 120.55 | 119.72 | 119.58 | 119.31 | 120.11 | 117.81 | 107.47 | 122.89 | 124.93 |
Understanding germany RWI/ISL North Range container index, original
Focusing exclusively on the major maritime hubs spanning the continental European coast, this unadjusted index tracks the exact volume of containers moving through North Range ports. The original series records the raw sum of loaded and empty boxes processed during the calendar month across primary regional gateways. This geographic restriction distinguishes it from the global throughput measure, effectively transforming it into a specific proxy for Northern European industrial health and consumer import demand. It retains all the natural volatility of shipping schedules, reflecting the reality on the docks before any statistical interference.
Interpreting this unadjusted data demands strict year-on-year comparisons to bypass the strong seasonal patterns inherent to European logistics, such as the pre-winter import rush or the summer lull. Consecutive monthly changes provide little value, as differences in working days strongly dictate the absolute number of containers a port can physically handle. Users must monitor structural changes within the regional shipping network, as alliances occasionally shift their primary vessel calls between neighboring terminals, redistributing volumes without altering the aggregate index. Early estimates are also subject to updates when final harbor master reports are published.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this regional indicator capture trade destined for landlocked European nations?
- Because the measured ports act as primary gateways for the entire continent, vast amounts of transit cargo destined for inland countries are included.
- How do terminal expansions affect the unadjusted metric?
- Increased port capacity allows for higher raw throughput, naturally lifting the index level as the region absorbs larger vessels and greater trade volumes.
- Should I compare a specific month's figure directly to the previous month?
- Only corresponding months from previous years should be analyzed, as the varying number of working days makes sequential tracking highly inaccurate.