* PP RAFFIA at all time high  since USD 1720 per ton since 2008

* PP RAFFIA grade touched all time high to USD 1720 per ton  in March  first week,
   all thanks to crude prices of USD 115 a barrel

* Major freight increase in outbound containerised cargos from India

* On first March  all major shipping companies increased the rates of container
   freight to all global destination

* The hikes were seen in range of USD 300 to USD 700 for a 40' FCL for USA and
   European destination.