Carrier rate increases

Carrier rate increases NYK Line hikes transatlantic U.S. export rates
   NYK Line said Thursday it will raise rates from the United States and Canada to Northern Europe beginning Sept. 14.
   The general rate increase, $250 per TEU and $500 per FEU, applies to all cargo under NYK Line independent tariffs and service contracts, including dry and reefer shipments.

Hanjin raises Asia-to-Europe rates
   Hanjin Shipping said Thursday it is raising freight rates from Asia to Europe starting Sept. 1:
   ' Rates on shipment from the Far East and Southeast Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean will increase by $300 per TEU and $600 per FEU for all types of cargo, including dry and reefer containers.