APL hikes rates for Middle East destinations

A global ocean carrier APL (part of CMA CGM Group) said it will apply the General Rate Increase (GRI) within the following scope:

Effective date: 1 September 2019
Origin: Japan
Destination: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia (except Jeddah), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq
Quantum: USD50/TEU

About APL
APL, one of the world’s leading ocean carriers, offers more than 120 weekly services and call ports in over 70 countries worldwide providing container transportation through its international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment and e-commerce. APL’s Shared Service Centre (SSC) operates through four major hubs including Heredia, Costa Rica, Tallinn Estonia, Chongqing, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APL is part of the CMA CGM Group.