Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hike

Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hike    Maersk Line said this week it is postponing until July 1 a planned rate increase on shipments from Asia to northern Europe.
   The increase, $500 per 40-foot container, was originally due to be implemented June 1.
   Also, Maersk said it will raise rates from the Far East to southern Europe on June 1. The increase is $250 per 20-foot container and $500 per 40-foot or 45-foot container.