Swiss/Italian container line MSC has decided to implement new rates from all Asian ports (including Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia) to Northwestern Europe, West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective from 1 November.
The new freight rates will be as follows:
| Port of discharge | New All-in Rates | |
| 20 DV | 40 DV-HC | |
| West Mediterranean | US$3,150 | US$4,500 |
| Adriatic | US$3,150 | US$4,500 |
| East Mediterranean | US$3,150 | US$4,500 |
| Black Sea | US$3,200 | US$4,600 |
| Port of discharge | New All-in Rates | |
| 20 DV | 40 DV-HC | |
| Northwestern Europe | US$3,000 | US$5,000 |