Looking at the present market situation on the Transatlantic wb trade, it comes as a certain surprise to see a GRI notice of Hapag for October 1st. It could be that this is meant to be the brake shoe for the present downward tendency or it is a good optimism that a GRI will be possible.
Let us wait and watch the development of the market….
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General Rate Increase – Atlantic Trade From North Europe to USA, Canada and Mexico
August 28, 2015
Dear Customer,
As part of our continued efforts to provide a wide range of transatlantic products with multiple weekly sailings and a comprehensive port coverage, Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase with effect from October 1, 2015.
For further information please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd office.
Kind regards,
Hapag-Lloyd AG
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