U.S./Oceania carriers to hike rates

U.S./Oceania carriers to hike rates    Ocean carriers in the United States Australasia Discussion Agreement have agreed to a general rate increase guideline of $175 per TEU and $350 per FEU.
   The GRI applies to dry and reefer shipments moving from the United States to Australia and New Zealand. The rate increase is non-binding.
   USADA carriers are CMA-CGM, Hamburg S'd, Hapag-Lloyd, Marfret, Maersk Line and U.S. Lines.