MSC raising westbound TP rates March 1

   Liner shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Co. said on March 1 it will implement a general rate increase for cargo from the United States bound for the Far East.
   For all commodities, including exempt commodities, but excluding reefer the increase is:

• $50 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot container for cargo originating at West Coast ports.
• $100 per 20-foot container and $150 per 40-foot container for cargo originating at East or Gulf coast ports.
• $100 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot container for cargo originating from intermodal points and moving through West, East or Gulf coast ports.