Hapag-Lloyd to levy 'Elsewhere Handling' US$100 fee in South Africa
GERMANY's Hapag-Lloyd will levy an Elsewhere Payment Handling Fee in South Africa starting September 23, the company announced.
This fee will be applicable for any shipments where the freight payment is made in South Africa for cargo which originates and is destined at a location other than South Africa.
The Elsewhere Payment Handling Fee (EPF) will be US$100 per invoice applicable for all trade lanes The charge is to be prepaid before the issuance of Bill of Lading or cargo release.