January 15 GRI

General Rate Increase recently announced from the carriers effective January 15, 2014.  The amount and scope of the GRI is as follows:

• Dry and reefer shipments from Asia to the US West Coast: $240/D20, $300/D40
• Dry and reefer shipments from Asia moving to US inland points via the US West Coast: $240/D20, $300/D40
• Dry and reefer shipments from Asia to the US East Coast: $240/D20, $300/D40

We will continue to monitor the carrier announcements and if there is any mitigation by the carriers.  Mitigation will not be considered until closer to the implementation dates of the planned rate increases.  In the meantime, please contact Scott Clark at sclark@uswwl.com or phone our office at (859) 525-7477 if you have any questions or concerns.