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ATTEMPT
TO REVERSE DECLINE IN FRIEGHT REVENUES
In an attempt to reverse recent declines in freight
revenues the conference carriers of the United States Australasia Agreement
are developing large increases in southbound rates from the United States
to Australia and New Zealand.
On April 1 conference lines will increase rates by $350 per 20-ft container
and $575 per 40-ft container. The conference said that freight revenues
have fallen while carrier operating expenses have steadily increased.
The cost in fuel, land transportation and labor cost has also increased.
The carriers of the U.S./Australasia conference are Australia-New Zealand
Direct Line, Columbus Line, CMA CGM, Contship Containerlines, P&O Nedloyd
and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
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