The charges and costs go up everywhere, here is K- Line with an increase of the AMS charge:

 

 

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Customer Advisory

AMS Surcharge for Transatlantic Westbound Trade

 

 

Dear Valued Customer:

 

Please be advised  “ K “ Line will change AMS (Dec) Surcharge for all applicable shipments from North Europe to North America.

 

 

Effective Date     : 1st February 2015

 

Quantum              : USD 30 per b/l

 

 

AMS surcharge is not applicable to any customer whom perform their own AMS.

 

Should you have any questions, please contact your local “K” Line account representative

 

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