For all of you who have no idea about the immense costs in the USA, that is why we show you here below what the tariffs are that are charged for containers. This money does not end up in the pockets of the carriers, but the terminals are the ones who collect to make sure that the boxes flow through quickly…

 

 

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June 8, 2016

 

U.S. Import & Export Per Diem
Good afternoon,

 

Safmarine will be implementing a per diem price increase, effective July 1, 2016. The change will apply to all import and export U.S. equipment with reciept or delivery at a CY location. Details are as follows:

Dry Equipment
Days after freetime expires      Current Price          Price Effective July 1, 2016

1-4                                               $95 USD                  $105 USD
5-8                                               $140 USD                $150 USD
9+                                                $175 USD                $185 USD
Refrigerated & Special Equipment
Days after freetime expires      Current Price          Price Effective July 1, 2016

1-3                                     $290 USD           $300 USD
4+                                      $400 USD           $410 USD

Please note that freetime remains the same for all equipment types. In addition, there is no change to detention prices for SD moves.

If you have any questions, please contact your local customer service or sales representative. We thank you for your business, and we’re glad to be serving your transportation needs.

 

Kind regards,

Safmarine Communications

 

 

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