MSC raises U.S.-to-Georgia export rates

   Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday it plans to hike U.S. export rates to Georgia in two stages over the coming weeks.
   The line will raise rates by $150 per TEU on both Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 “in order to maintain the high level of service.”
   The ports in Georgia affected by the increase are Poti and Batumi.