Maersk Line has announced a general rate increase on the trans-Atlantic as of April 1.
The carrier said rate increases are necessary to continue to operate services with the high level of reliability.
It filed the following increases for services between Northern Europe and the East and Gulf coast of North America:
- US$160 per 20-foot dry container.
- US$220 per 40-foot container, high cube or 45-foot container/reefer.
It filed the following increases for services between Northern Europe and the west coast of North America:
- US$200 per 20-foot dry container.
- US$300 per 40-foot container, high cube or 45-foot container/reefer.
The increases apply equally to all eastbound and westbound cargo moving between the U.S. and Canada and Northern Europe.
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