Hapag-Lloyd increases transatlantic rates

Hapag-Lloyd increases transatlantic rates    Hapag-Lloyd said it will increase implement a general rate increase Oct. 1 on trade between North America and North Europe and the Mediterranean.
   The increases will be in eastbound and westbound directions. On shipments moving to and from the U.S. and Canada and Europe, rates will increase $240 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container. Between Mexico and Europe the increase will be $100 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-footer.
   On the westbound trade there will also be and additional charge from Norway, Sweden and Denmark of $50 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-footer.