FRENCH shipping giant, cma CGM has increased its Peak Season Surcharge 100 per cent on dry cargo from Asia to West Africa effective, reports the Lagos Guardian.
The Marseilles-based liner had first announced a US$400/TEU peak season surcharge on cargo from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong and Macau destined for West African ports.
However, the company recently announced an increase of $800 per TEU for importers and exporters of direct cargo shipments between the Asian countries and West African countries.
According to the company, this surcharge will remain in place until further notice, adding that the basic freight rates, as well as additional charges such as bunker-related surcharges, terminal handling charges (THC), and safety/security fees, may also apply.
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The Marseilles-based liner had first announced a US$400/TEU peak season surcharge on cargo from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong and Macau destined for West African ports.
However, the company recently announced an increase of $800 per TEU for importers and exporters of direct cargo shipments between the Asian countries and West African countries.
According to the company, this surcharge will remain in place until further notice, adding that the basic freight rates, as well as additional charges such as bunker-related surcharges, terminal handling charges (THC), and safety/security fees, may also apply.
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