Increase in Charges for Refrigerated Containers

The shipping company Maersk joins APL in raising its prices on refrigerated container shipping from January 2013.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Capital.com.pa reports that "this increase is global, meaning that the shipping companies assure that the competitiveness of Panamanian [or regional] exports will not be affected."

"... The Singaporean shipping company APL announced an increase in the freight rate of $1,500 per FEU's (40 foot container) in all refrigerated cargo shipments worldwide, from January 7, 2013. This comes at the same time as the announcement made by Maersk Line, in mid-year, arguing that it was necessary to increase freight rates for refrigerated containers worldwide, because current rates are from 2005 and new investments are needed in refrigerated containers. "

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