Producer Price Index for deep sea freight transportation.
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| Month | Value | Change m/m |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | +0.4% | |
| Aug 2026 | +2.2% | |
| Jul 2026 | +3.3% | |
| Jun 2026 | +6.2% | |
| May 2026 | +2.8% | |
| Apr 2026 | +2.4% | |
| Mar 2026 | +2.2% | |
| Feb 2026 | −0.8% | |
| Jan 2026 | +7.2% | |
| Dec 2025 | +3.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | −4.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +7.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | −0.5% |
Same numbers as the chart, straight from BLS. Dates are the first of each period, the way BLS reports them.
Deep sea shipping rose 36.8% over the last 12 months, but all of its main inputs rose faster: residual fuels (heavy fuel oils) +66.1%. That cost pressure may still pass through to prices.
Water transportation
A starting point citing this series by name and code. Replace the bracketed terms with your contract's actual scope before use.
The [affected portion] of the Contract Price shall be adjusted using US PPI — Deep Sea Freight Transportation (BLS series PCU483111483111), published by BLS. Base Period: the index value published for September 2026 (or the month of contract signing, if different) is the Base Value. Adjustment: at each Adjustment Date, the Current Value is the most recently published three-month average of the index (the Averaging Window). The Escalation Factor equals Current Value divided by Base Value. Cap: the Escalation Factor applied under this clause shall not exceed 1.10 or fall below 0.90 (a 10% cap and floor) in any single Adjustment Date, regardless of the index's actual movement. [Replace bracketed terms with your contract's actual affected-portion definition and adjustment-date schedule before use. This is a drafting starting point, not legal advice.]
The standard index for oceangoing container and bulk freight, the usual choice for an international shipping contract transport-cost escalation.
Split the contract into four categories: shipbuilding, ship parts, port equipment, and port equipment parts. Shipbuilding indexes to BLS PCU336611336611. Port cranes use PCU333923333923, a general lifting-equipment index that is a proxy, not an exact match. The two parts categories have no output index at all, so build those from a weighted input composite.
Escalake tracks US PPI — Deep Sea Freight Transportation, applies your formula, and gives both sides a number they can confirm, no spreadsheet required.