MSC changing freight structures

摘要

The line has announced it will scrap its US$ 100 peak surcharge from 15 March however, will add it to its freight rate. The carrier is also raising rates on cargo travelling westbound from the US to the Far East from 1 April, applying an increase of US$ 225 per TEU and $300 per FEU for all commodities, apart from reefers, originating from west coast ports. An increase of $ 300 per TEU and $ 400 per FEU is being applied on cargo originating from in-termodal ports, moving through or via US west coast ports. Cargo being transported from east coast and Gulf ports will see an increase of $300 per TEU and $ 400 per FEU. From intermodal ports, costs rise by ￡ 200 per TEU and $ 400 per FEU. An increase of $ 400 and $ 500 per TEU and FEU respectively will be placed on reefer cargo moving from the US and /or originating from intermodal points.