Ocean cargo carriers servicing the Trans-Pacific market from Asia to the United States have announced projected general rate increase and peak season surcharge levels for the 2004 to 2005 contract season effective May 1,2004.
General Rate Increase for US West Coast and US East Coast port movement only-
- USD9/ per Cubic Meter
- USD340/per 20’ Container
- USD450/per 40' Container
- USD510/per HQ’ Container
General Rate Increase for any inland point movement-
- USD12/per Cubic Meter
- .USD450/per 20’ Container
- USD600/per 40’ Container
- USD675/per HQ’ Container
Peak Season Surcharge-
- USD8/per Cubic Meter
- USD300/per 20’ Container
- USD400/per 40' Container
- USD450/per HQ’ Container
While carriers historically have announced projected increases this time of year, the true outcome will only unfold as time draws closer to May 1st 2004.
Rest assured in the meantime we will continue to keep you updated on this matter and know that should you have any questions regarding, our staff is readily available to answer your query.
Please feel free to contact our office at 404-761-6900 or all@star-asia.com.