Just received this message from MSC: For and on behalf of our principal MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., Geneva, we like to inform you that the water levels of St. Laurent river are dropping significantly. As a consequence MSC is implementing a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) in the trades from North West Continent / Baltic / Eire [...]
NYK was kind enough to let us have some insights on the trucking problems in the USA in copying us in on a customer circular, which please see below: Quote from NYK customer circular July 8th: Dear valued customer, Truck power shortages are impacting all steamship lines, including NYK. We are doing our [...]
OOCL is announcing a GRI for the Far East to Europe trade: With effect from August 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$ 650 per TEU.
Hanjin is coming up with another GRI for the trade Far East to Europe, which will be valid as of August 1st, 2014. The origin range will be Far East, South East Asia, including Japan as well as Indian Sub- continent and Bangladesh to the destination range North Europe, Baltic and Scandinavia. The [...]
We are getting notice that OOCL, as one of several carriers, has filed a Port Congestion surcharge for all cargo entering or exiting the United States that is impacted by labor related disruptions, including: strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages or slow downs at any U.S. Ports. Once labor unrest has occurred, this charge shall continue to be [...]
Hanjin circulated the news that they will introduce a seal fee in Taiwan for all business to Europe and Africa. The seal fee will be TWD 200 per box Validity as of July 4th.
We alway believe that we saw them all over the years and yet, new charges are invented constantly. Hapag Lloyd now circulates the news about a charge that they call: "Elsewhere Payment Handling Fee" Here comes the story: We would like to inform you that with effect from August 1, 2014 Hapag-Lloyd will implement [...]
