Zim to impose general rate increase on US export

The carriers said the increase "is necessary in order to maintain our current levels of service and high reliability”
26.10.09 / 00:00
Zim to impose general rate increase on US export
26.10.09
Zim to impose general rate increase on US export
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The carriers said the increase "is necessary in order to maintain our current levels of service and high reliability”
 
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. said last week it would implement a general rate increase on U.S. exports in November 2009.
 
Rates on containers to Asia will be raised by US$100 per TEU, effective Nov. 1; to the East and West Mediterranean and Africa US$50 per TEU effective Nov. 5; and to North Europe US$50 per TEU effective Nov. 15.
 
The carriers said the increase "is necessary in order to maintain our current levels of service and high reliability."
 
 

 

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