The GRI on the Transatlantic to USA more or less fell through again. Most of the carriers increased by small amounts or even extended the rates.
When will we ever see a real GRI? Annouce it, use a realistic level, send a contract amemdnement, get it signed and done.
Nobody will pay a GRI level announced below, will see, if it will get cancelled of further postponed.
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CUSTOMER ADVISORY
#32-032316
General Rate Increase (GRI) – Postponed North Europe to / via USEC/USGC and Canada
New Effective April 15, 2016
Dear Valued Customer,
The GRI formally announced on February 29, 2016 with effective date April 1, 2016 is now postponed until April 15, 2016. Effective April 15, 2016, CMA CGM will implement the following
General Rate Increase (GRI) for all cargo from North Europe to all US East Coast or US Gulf Coast ports and inland points via said ports:
Size Type Level (USD)
20’ (all size/types) $200
40’ (all size/types) $300
45’ (all size/types) $300
The following GRI amounts will be applied to Canada ports, points moving via Canada East
Coast:
Size Type Level (USD)
20’ (all size/types) $150
40’ (all size/types) $200
This charge will apply to all equipment which are received and moving under a CMA CGM bill of lading on or after April 15, 2016.
Thank you for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact your local CMA CGM sales representative. For current schedule activity please visit our Web site at www.cma-cgm.com.
Best regards,
Nick FAFOUTIS
Vice President, Import Sales
CMA CGM (America) LLC
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