MSC raises Asia-to-U.S. container rates

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it's raising rates on cargo moving from Asia/Southeast Asia countries to the United States, including Puerto Rico. The general rate increases, effective Sept. 1, are as follows: To U.S. West Coast ports and Puerto Rico, $400 per 20-foot container, $500 per 40-foot container, and $550 per 40-foot high-cube container. To intermodal points moving through West Coast ports, $560 per 20-foot container, $700 per 40-foot container, and $7...

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