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Lines seek rate hikes on back of robust box trade
(Shipping Times)
November 14, 2000
Higher rates used to offset rising bunker oil prices, operating costs
By Donald Urquhart
[SINGAPORE] Another round of rate hikes and surcharges has been announced by the world's container shipping carriers eager to tap the strong container trade in order to offset rising bunker oil prices and operating costs.
The ocean carriers are basing their hikes -- ranging ...... Read more on Shipping Times
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