U.S./South Europe conference sets tariff rate increases

U.S./South Europe conference sets tariff rate increases    The U.S. South Europe Conference (USSEC) of ocean carriers has announced tariff general rate increases, effective Jan. 1.
   For eastbound shipments, USSEC will raise tariff rates for both dry van and temperature-controlled containers by $200 per 20-foot container and $250 per 40-to-45-foot container.
   For westbound shipments, the conference will increase tariff rates for dry van containers by $400 per 20-foot container and $500 per 40-to-45-foot container.
   For westbound temperature-controlled containers, the rate increases will be $480 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-to-45-foot container.
   USSEC members are A.P. Moller-Maersk Sealand, Hapag Lloyd and P&O Nedlloyd. USSEC is based in Crawley, West Sussex, in the United Kingdom. For more information, see https://www.ussec.com.