Maersk Line announce that they find it necessary to implement general rate increases from the base rate.

The new container freight rates will be effective 1, April 2013 as follows:

US to Northern Europe

General Rate Increase: USD 200/300/300/300 per 20′/40′ standard/40′ high cube/45′ high cube dry

Northern Europe to East and Gulf Coast of US

General Rate Increase: USD 200/300/300/300 per 20′/40′ standard/40′ high cube/45′ high cube dry

Northern Europe to West Coast of US

General Rate Increase: USD 400/500/500/500 per 20′/40′ standard/40′ high cube/45′ high cube dry

Maersk Line adds that the increase is a necessary measure to meet service requirements.

Source: Maersk Line