Emirates raises rates US$250/TEU, $500/TEU on Asia loops September 1

EMIRATES Shipping Line is to implement a series of general rate increases on its Far East/south east Asia to east Africa, Indian subcontinent and Middle East services, effective September 1, 2012

Rates for its Far East/south east Asia to east Africa services will increase US$200 per TEU; to its Indian subcontinent, rates will raise by $250 per TEU, and to the Middle East by $500 per TEU, according to a statement from the Dubai and Hong Kong-headquartered carrier.