News / Carriers are 'price gouging', claim shippers as FAK rates skyrocket

MSC Krittika at International Container Trans-shipment Terminal operated by DP World

Photo: DP World

22/12/2023

Shippers are accusing Asia-North Europe ocean carriers of ‘price gouging’ as FAK (freight all kinds) rates being quoted for January shipment go through the roof.

The Loadstar has been inundated with messages from shipper contacts who just cannot believe the level of ...

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