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Transpacific container lines aim for $1,000 per feu rate increase

Container lines on the transpacific trade are aiming for another $1,000 per feu general rate increase from mid-December.

Marcus Hand, Editor

December 4, 2014

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The Transpacific Stablization Agreement (TSA) said member lines were recommending a further $1,000 per feu rate increase from 15 December of boxes from Asia – US.

TSA cited reports of double-digit growth in September and October and stronger than expected holiday traffic.

“With rates as low as they have been since 2011,” said TSA executive administrator Brian Conrad. “Lines have steadily reduced and consolidated services; they continue to play catch-up as demand ramps up beyond what had previously been expected.”

TSA has introduced multiple general rate increases across 2014, but with little success in terms of sustained increases.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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