Trans-Pacific carriers’ forum breaks up

The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) has announced that it is ceasing its operations. “After almost 30 years of acting as a strong voice for…

Box carriers announce GRI on US-Asia trade as Asian demand wanes

Member box lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are attempting a general rate increase (GRI) on dry cargo transported on the U.S.-Asia trade…

Asia-US box lines announce rate, non-rate adjustments heading into 2016

Container carriers on the Asia-U.S. trade lane are undertaking a phased rate hike in the next two months and making rate and non-rate adjustments…

US-Asia box lines attempt ‘phased’ rate hikes October-December

Box carriers on the U.S.-Asia export trade lane announced plans to impose gradual rate increases from early October as part of their attempt to…

TSA announces rate hikes ahead of anticipated robust traffic

Asia-U.S. carrier group Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) is recommending general rate increases (GRIs) in the next two months as well as a peak season…

TSA lists new Asia-US market rate minimums to start May 1

The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) said it is recommending a series of minimum short-term market rates for its member-shipping lines to take effect May…

TSA announces GRI for Asia-US trade services

The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) has recommended a US$400 per 40-foot container general rate increase (GRI) for its member-carriers operating from Asia to the…

TSA to implement peak season surcharge Aug. 1

CONTAINER shipping lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are implementing a guideline peak season surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per 40-foot container from Asia…

TSA lines attempt another Asia-US rate hike in July

Member-carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are recommending further general rate increases (GRIs) for all shipments on the Asia-U.S. trade lane from July,…

TSA: Market recovery helping GRIs stick, key to contract talks

The gradual upturn in cargo volumes over the past few months will help carriers sustain the latest round of general rate increases (GRIs) that…

Carriers file with FMC for single transpacific agreement

The members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have filed an amendment with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that would expand TSA’s scope…

Asia-US container lines stay focused on freight rates as market improves

Transpacific shipping lines have stepped up efforts to raise freight rates, seeking stronger earnings moving into the summer. The aim is to stabilize recent…