Hapag-Lloyd to raise transatlantic rates

Hapag-Lloyd to raise transatlantic rates    Hapag-Lloyd said it intends to increase rates for all cargo and all container types moving between North America and Europe on Oct. 15.
   Eastbound and westbound rates for containers moving between ports on any coast of the U.S. and Canada to or from North Europe and the Mediterranean will rise by $240 for 20-foot containers and $300 for 40-foot containers.
   For cargo moving to or from either coast of Mexico, the increase will be $200 for 20-foot containers and $250 for 40-foot containers.