# Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd - FreightWaves

> Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd announced freight rate increases on multiple container trades, including Far East to Europe and Asia to Africa, with effective dates in October and November. CMA CGM also raised rates by $300 per TEU to Mozambique and Tamatave.

- Date: 2016-12-12 · published 2016-12-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73383-freight-rate-roundup-maersk-cma-cgm-and-hapag-lloyd-freightwaves
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Higher container rates raise the cost of importing feed ingredients and additives on those lanes. Carrier general rate increases often signal stronger demand or tighter capacity.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-rate-roundup-maersk-cma-cgm-and-hapag-lloyd-2

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