Maersk raises Mideast/South America rates

Maersk raises Mideast/South America rates
   Maersk Line will raise rates on shipments from the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to the West Coast of South America and Central America, effective Sept. 1.
   The increases are $250 per 20-foot container and $500 per 40-foot container from all points in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent (excluding Iran) to the West Coast of South America and Central America (excluding Cuba). From the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Cuba and from Iran to the West Coast of South America and Central America, the increases are $200 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-foot container.
   Beginning in August, Maersk will also begin assessing a heavyweight surcharge on shipments from Europe, the Middle East and India to all destinations in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
   The surcharge is 250 euros for 20-foot boxes weighing 10 to 14 metric tons, and 350 euros for boxes weighing more than 14 metric tons.