Recently, shipping companies have again announced a new round of tariff adjustment plan, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Wanhai and other shipping companies have adjusted the rates of some routes, involving the Mediterranean, South America, near-ocean routes and so on.

Maersk announces FAK increase for Far East to Mediterranean

On October 10, Maersk announced that in order to continue to offer you a broad portfolio of high-quality services, it has announced an increase in FAK rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean from November 4, 2024. Details are as follows:

Please consult the corresponding shipping company for details of the levy. Other shipping companies may also have similar measures to increase freight. At present, the geopolitical conflict continues to ferment, the container ship circumnavigation pattern is still maintained, which will support the 2025 contract.

From the situation of previous years, due to the approaching of holiday shipments and long association negotiations in November, freight rates tend to stabilize, and shipping companies have a strong willingness to support prices, but whether the announcement can land remains to be observed.

In this reminder, in the near future to ship the freight forwarder friends, please pay close attention to each other and tell each other. Communicate with shipping companies, customers, etc., and make shipment plans as soon as possible, so as not to affect shipment!