Major shipping lines have announced increased charges to Europe, which are expected to take effect in July.
Hapag-Lloyd will apply new ocean tariff rates for all cargoes for 20’ and 40’ general purpose, including high cube containers, effective from 1 July, from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and Pakistan to North Europe and the Mediterranean.
In addition, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has published the following new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from 1 July until further notice but not beyond 31 July 2021. The new prices will be applied for the trade Australia and New Zealand to Europe.
| Port of loading | Port of discharge | Rate 20 DV |
Rate
40 DV |
Rate
40 HC |
BRC
20 DV |
BRC 40 DV |
BRC 40 HC |
|
| Melbourne | Antwerp | US$3,435 | US$3,965 | US$3,765 | US$295 | US$590 | US$590 | |
| Melbourne | Valencia | US$3,435 | US$3,965 | US$3,765 | US$295 | US$590 | US$590 | |
| Auckland | Antwerp | US$3,785 | US$4,265 | US$4,265 | US$295 | US$590 | US$590 | |
| Auckland | Valencia | US$3,785 | US$4,265 | US$4,265 | US$295 | US$590 | US$590 | |
Source: Container-News
