Major boost for swaps liquidity as WCI backhaul routes are listed for clearing. Introduction of clearing for new Europe-Asia routes will bring significant additional trading potential to container derivatives market. The World Container Index is pleased to announce that two WCI route assessments, covering Los Angeles to Shanghai and Rotterdam to Shanghai will now be cleared by LCH.Clearnet. The addition of clearing, which provides risk management for over-the-counter container freight swap trades, has been made in response to increased demand to manage freight price risk and reflects the growing market acceptance of the WCI. Since launch in September 2011…