MSC announced the following GRI for Far East Westbound cargo (ex. USA) effective September 1st, 2019

Steamship lines are once again challenged to maintain service profitability since freight rates are at levels that are no longer sustainable.

In order to maintain such a service, MSC announced the following General Rate Increases (GRIs).

Effective September 1st, 2019 for all export cargo originating from US Gulf Ports (Houston / Mobile / New Orleans) as follows:

Applicable to all service contracts, tariff items and exempt commodities:

  • USD 150 - per 20' Dry
  • USD 180 - per 40' Dry

For US Gulf Ports (Houston / Mobile / New Orleans) to Asia and Southeast Asia