Transpacific ocean carriers are rallying for increased rates this year through two recent announcements.
Peak Season Surcharge
- Applies to container moves from the Transpacific to U.S. and Canadian Ports
- Effective July 1, 2014
- All amounts are in USD.
| Equip. | USD |
| LCL cbm | $8 |
| 20′ Std | $320 |
| 40′ Std | $400 |
| 40′ HC | $450 |
| 45′ Std | $505 |
General Rate Increase
- Applies to container moves from the Transpacific to U.S. and Canadian Ports
- Effective August 1, 2014
- All amounts are in USD.
| Equip. | USD |
| LCL cbm | $11 |
| 20′ Std | $480 |
| 40′ Std | $600 |
| 40′ HC | $675 |
| 45′ Std | $760 |
Although many increases announced in the last few months were subsequently mitigated, postponed, or cancelled, carriers seem to have new resolve to push through the increases mentioned above.
Mohawk will continue to negotiate on your behalf and advise you of any changes to this schedule of increases.
Rich Roche is Vice President of International Transportation at Mohawk Global Logistics.