MSC has announced updated Freight All Kind (FAK) rates from Asia to several destinations around the world.
Commencing on 1 January until further notice, a rate adjustment of US$300 per TEU will be applied to all cargo departing from Asian ports, encompassing China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, destined for Australia and New Zealand.
Additionally, the Swiss/Italian container line published new FAK rates from Asia to the West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean and Black Sea.
The new rates will also be effective from 1 January.
| Port of Discharge | New Rates | |
| 20 DV | 40 DV-HC | |
| WEST MED | US$2,050 | US$2,900 |
| ADRIATIC | US$2,100 | US$3,000 |
| EAST MED | US$2,300 | US$3,100 |
| BLACK SEA | US$2,350 | US$3,200 |
Furthermore, MSC has unveiled updated FAK rates for cargo from Asia to North Europe, taking effect on 1 January.
| Port of Discharge | New Rates | |
| 20 DV | 40 DV-HC | |
| NWC | US$1,650 | US$3,000 |