MSC empty container pick up / drop of charges

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EMPTY CONTAINERS AT HAMBURG AND BREMERHAVEN

CUSTOMER ADVISORY

Hamburg, 29th January 2016
No. DE-2016-01-021

 
Please be informed about the implementation of a pick-up / drop-off charge for the pick-up / drop-off of an empty container at a depot at Hamburg or Bremerhaven in case the load/discharge port for that shipment is not the same. (Example: Pick-up at Hamburg – load port: Bremerhaven)

 
This charge is implemented in view of the increasing demand of empty container positioning. It shall also contribute to safeguard the availability of empty equipment for our customers in future.

 
Effective date will be: 1st March 2016 (Booking date)
Quantum will be: EUR 50,00 per Standard Container
EUR 75,00 per Special Equipment Container

 
The prevailing cost structure at Inland depots is not affected by this charge and remains unchanged.
For further information, please contact your local MSC office.

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