Another attempt to move the rates up:

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Customer Advisory #127 – 2014
Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI-05) –
Asia to USA
Effective January 15, 2015

 
Dear Valued Customer,
Effective January 15, 2015, unless otherwise specified, CMA CGM will implement a RATE RESTORATION INITIATIVE (RRI-05) that will apply to all cargo tariff or service contract rates on cargo moving under the scope of this tariff as outlined.

 
From: All Asia (includes Far East) Ports of Load
To and/or Via: ALL U.S.A. Ports of Discharge
USD 480 per 20′ (all equipment types)
USD 600 per 40′ (all equipment types)
USD 675 per 40’HC (all equipment types)
USD 675 per 40′ (Reefer equipment types)
USD 760 per 45′ (all equipment types)
USD 960 per 53′ (all equipment types)

 
The above charges are in addition to any existing tariff Rate Restoration Initiative charges.
Thank you for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact your local CMA CGM (America) LLC sales representative. For current schedule activity please visit our Web site at www.cma-cgm.com.

 

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