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According to Containerisation International, prospects for freight rates on the Asia to Europe routes are looking quite positive. Freight rate increases wee announced in December, as shipping lines tried to stop the fall in spot prices which happened in the send half of 2012.
Freight volumes are expected to rise by 4 – 6 % in 2013, and if shipping lines keep a lid on capacity, freight rates may rise slightly.
