We just received this circular of Hapag Lloyd:
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Due to the continuous unsustainable rate situation on the Trans-Atlantic Trade, and in an effort to safeguard and further enhance our high service levels for you, Hapag-Lloyd will implement a rate restoration program, with effect from October 1, 2014, to bring rates back to sustainable levels.
Rates for all cargoes and all container types in the North Europe to North America and Mexico trade will be increased by the following amounts:
From North Europe
To: Canada and USA all coasts
USD / 20′ USD / 40′
240 320
To: Mexico all coasts
100 150
Rates for all cargoes and all container types in the Mediterranean to North America and Mexico trade will be increased by the following amounts:
From Mediterranean
To: Canada, USA and Mexico
USD / 20′ USD / 40′
150 250
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