MSC comes up with a GRI annoucement at a time when the carriers are getting nervous and the rate structure is weak. The additional capacity of the alliance of Cosco, Yang Ming, K-Line, Evergreen is one of the factors, another one is the expansion policy of CMA- CGM and finally the new players in the Transatlantic market.

Anyway, here the MSC notice to the trade:

 

 

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SERVICE TO USA:


GENERAL RATE INCREASE 1 ST JULY 2015 CUSTOMER ADVISORY

Hamburg, 28th May 2015
No. DE-2015-05-021

 

 

 

Please be informed about the implementation of a General Rate Increase (GRI) in the trade from North West Continent, United Kingdom, Scandinavia to USA East, Gulf and West Coast ports:

 

 

 
Effective date will be: 1st July 2015
The applicable quantum will be: USD 150,00 per 20’ and USD 200,00 per 40’

 

 

 

For further information, please contact your local MSC office.

 

 

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