Leading shipping companies including Maersk Line, CMA CGM Group, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), and the UAE’s United Arab

Shipping Company (UASC) announced tariff increases that would affect shippers worldwide.

Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, announced an increase in tariffs for the Far East to North America route effective

August 1. The company revised its General Rate Increase (GRI) for this route, increasing rates by USD 480/600/700/750 per 20'/40'/40' high

cube/45' high cube dry. This increase was applicable for shipments from Asia to North America.

Similarly, CMA CGM Group, another major player in the maritime shipping industry, announced tariff increases effective August 1. The company

adjusted its tariffs for shipments from Asia to Syria, increasing the General Rate Increase (GRR) by EUR 850 per TEU. This increase was applicable

for all cargo destined for Syria.