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Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA)

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US-Asia container lines eye key commodities for rate hikes

As the peak shipping period approaches in the U.S. export trade to Asia, shipping lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) Westbound section are…
  • October 17, 2013
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Transpacific lines shore up winter season rates

Container lines in the Asia-U.S. freight market are resisting cyclical winter season pressures on rates, reaffirming their resolve to prevent discounting that spills over…
  • December 20, 2012
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Asia-US lines put off implementation of dry cargo rate hike

Container lines serving the trade from Asia to the U.S. will implement a previously announced dry cargo general rate increase (GRI) on December 15,…
  • November 18, 2012
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Asia-US lines to hike dry, reefer cargo rates

To establish a more compensatory rate baseline for contracts that will be in effect through mid-2014, member carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA)…
  • October 31, 2012
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Asia-US carriers affirm rate adjustments

Oakland, CA– Container lines serving the Asia-U.S. trade lane reaffirmed their commitment to reversing 2011 and 2012 losses, and to raising the baseline for…
  • September 26, 2012
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TSA lines recommend peak season surcharge for 2012-13

Oakland, CA – Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) member lines are recommending a peak season surcharge (PSS) of US$600 per 40-foot container (FEU) and proportionate…
  • May 9, 2012
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TSA lines recommend additional April 15 rate adjustment

Oakland, CA – Following on a previously announced March 15 $300 general rate increase (GRI) which they expect to be widely applied, 15 member…
  • March 16, 2012
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