Maersk Line raises rates on Asia to New Zealand trade

Maersk Line announced a rate increase of USD 250 per TEU effective from July 15, 2009 on services from North East and South East Asia (South Korea, Russia, P.R. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Philippines) to New Zealand.

The rate increase is necessary to continue to operate services and maintain customer service levels in line with Maersk Line’s expectations for itself and customers.

The increase applies to all cargo and commodities, including reefers and special equipment.