AWATA Lines to Hike Asia-Africa Rates

The member lines of the Asia-West Africa Trade Agreement will increase rates on the Far East to West Africa westbound trade by $250 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective March 15.

AWATA includes China Shipping Container Line, CMA CGM, Delmas, Gold Star Line, Maersk Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co., NileDutch, Pacific International Lines and Safmarine Container Lines.

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