Hapag-Lloyd raises Asia/Europe rates

Hapag-Lloyd raises Asia/Europe rates    Hapag-Lloyd said it would increase rates for services from Asia to northern Europe and the western Mediterranean by $500 per TEU, effective June 15.
   It will also increase rates $150 per TEU in the opposite direction.
   Rates for services between Asia and the eastern Mediterranean will be raised $300 per TEU effective Aug. 1.
   Hapag-Lloyd has also announced a peak season surcharge of $150 per TEU from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.