On July first Maersk will have a general rate increases on many trade lanes.

Expect increase up by $200 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container. This will affect cargo from the Meds to the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) and the Middle East,

Shipments from Canada to Far East Asia expect up by $80 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot/container.

North East Asia to Australia and New Zealand, Maersk Lines will increase rates by $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container.

To the U.S exporters, Maersk' s rate increase of $400 per container from the east coast of South America to the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent by mid-July.

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