Maersk Line will implement general rate increase and peak season surcharge totaling $1,000 pe 40-foot container on cargo heading from Asia to the U.S. and Canada starting Jan. 15, the carrier announced Wednesday.
Maersk says it will attempt a GRI of $540 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container, on all of its trans-Pacific cargo. The carrier plans an additional peak-season surcharge of $320 per 20-footer and $400 per 40-footer on all dry and reefer shipments.
Total charges on a 20-foot container will be $860, while 40-foot containers will see rate increases of $1,000 and 45-foot containers will be subject to a $1,270 increase.
