MSC increases transatlantic rates
After having announced increases in prices for container shipments between Europe and Asia, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company takes further steps of rate adjusting steps. In a press release the Geneva-based container shipping line announced a new increase of freight rates on the routes from Europe NWC (North-west continent) to U.S. (East-/West Coast and Gulf). As from April 1, the shipment of a 20’-container will cost USD 160 more. Prices for 40’-units will be USD 200 higher. Marketing of the concerned services in Austria is managed by Mediterranean Shipping Company (Austria) GmbH in Vienna. Quelle: Österreichische Verkehrszeitung |