Maersk announces June general rate increases

Maersk Line will increase rates for dry shipments on its trade from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to East Africa, starting June 1:

• From the United Arab Emirates and Oman to Djibouti, the hike will be $100 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container.
• From the UAE and Oman to Sudan, the increase will be €75 (about US$98) per 20-foot container and €150 (about $196) per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container.

The carrier will also boost rates for dry and refrigerated cargo on its trade from the Far East, excluding Japan, to the Mediterranean, effective June 1:

• From the Far East to the Mediterranean, excluding Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Georgia, the increase will be $750 per 20-foot container and $1,500 per 40-foot and 45-foot container.
• From the Far East to Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Georgia, the hike will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot and 45-foot container.
• From the Far East to Syria, the boost will be $575 per 20-foot container and $1,150 per 40-foot and 45-foot container.