Themove is said to be essential if the lines are to achieve financial viabilityand maintain service levels customers on the Asia-US routes.
Theyhave recommended a general rate increase for all commodities in the amount of $400per feu to the US West Coast and $600 to all other destinations.
TSAexecutive administrator Brian Conrad said transpacific freight rates are stillnot keeping pace with rising costs, and a meaningful increase from currentlevels is essential to achieve profitability for the benefit of the trade.
“Wehave
