Zim raises Asia to Europe rates

The general rate increase announced by the carrier is $200 per TEU and covers shipments to North Europe, western and eastern Mediterranean, Adriatic ports and the Black Sea
 
Israeli line Zim Integrated Shipping Services is the latest to press for a second round of rate increases in the Asia-Europe trades.
 
The general rate increase announced by the carrier is $200 per TEU and covers shipments to North Europe, western and eastern Mediterranean, Adriatic ports and the Black Sea. The GRI kicks in Sept. 1.
 
In a statement issued by the company it noted that  “This increase is essential in order to maintain our current levels of service and high reliability”.