This follows several increases from other carriers, with Maersk boldly announcing its reefer rate increase at the Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp, saying it was "absolutely necessary".
Marseilles-based CMA CGM and Geneva-based MSC have hiked rates too due to increases in operating costs and a desire to return to return to profitability.
Some speculate that conventional reefer ships, which have been in decline as reefer boxes become more popular, may stage a comeback in response to the raft of general rate increases or refrigerated cargo.