Hapag-Lloyd said it would implement rate hikes on Oct. 1 on several trades as follows:
• North Europe to Oceania (including South Pacific Islands) rates will increase 175 euros ($251) per 20-foot container and 350 euros ($501) per 40-foot container.
• Mediterranean to Oceania (including South Pacific Islands), $250 per TEU and $500 per FEU.
• Oceania (including South Pacific Islands) to North Europe/Mediterranean, $175 per TEU and $350 per FEU.
• North Europe to West Africa, 100 euros ($143) per TEU and 200 euros ($286) per FEU.
• North Europe to South Africa rates, $175 per TEU and $425 per FEU.
• Mediterranean to North Europe, 75 euros ($107) or £65 per TEU and 125 euros ($179) or £110 per FEU.
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