News
- Ocean Updates: March 2 2010
- 3/2/2010
- Ocean Exports Space Capacity
In our Bulletin of February 24 we highlighted a report by American Shipper of US exporters facing major problems when looking for outbound space. Apparently the usual phenomena have reared their ugly heads in terms of deferred bookings, rolling of cargo and such like occurrences. One CIFFA Member has since reported that for certain lane segments and carriers a similar situation exists in Canada, where, in an extreme case, one exporter had to wait for two months to have an export slot made available. CIFFA would like to hear from its Members on how serious this situation has become and whether or not similar experiences have taken place in Canada. Please let us have your comments at: communications@ciffa.com
• CTSA Notice - Bunker Surcharge Increase – Decrease in CAF
Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said Thursday they are increasing their bunker surcharge in April.
For East Coast ports, the fuel recovery charge will be $581 per 20-foot container, $727 per 40-foot container, $817 per 40-foot high-cube container, and $920 per 45-foot container.
For West Coast ports, the charge will be $294 per 20-foot container, $368 per 40-foot container, $414 per 40-foot high-cube container, and $465 per 45-foot container.
The currency adjustment factor will decrease to 5 percent beginning April 1. It is 5 percent through February but is slated to rise to 6 percent in March.
• COSCO Canada WB Documentation Surcharge Increase (Doc)
COSCO advised it will increase the current documentation surcharge effective April 1st, 2010.
DOC - Current US$25 per BL to US$50 per BL
If you have any questions, please contact your COSCO Sales or Customer Service Representatives in your area.
• TSI Deltaport: ERD Change BLEX
Please note due to late vessel arrival the ERD's for BLEX are changed as follows:
Dry cargo: Thursday, March 4th
Reefer cargo: Friday, March 5th
Please update appointments accordingly.
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