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Med/Middle East carriers raise rates

Med/Middle East carriers raise rates

   Shipping lines of the Mediterranean Arabia Conference plan to raise rates for shipments from the Mediterranean to the Middle East Gulf, Jeddah and Iran by $100 per 20-foot container and $150 per 40-footer, effective Nov. 1.

   The conference said the increased rate levels would be valid until Feb. 28.

   Carriers of the Mediterranean Arabia Conference are: CMA CGM, Maersk Sealand, Messina Line, Norasia, Safmarine and United Arab Shipping Co.