TACA to delete L.A.-Long Beach congestion surcharge

TACA to delete L.A.-Long Beach congestion surcharge    Carriers of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement have decided to delete their congestion surcharge for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, effective Nov. 1.
   TACA’s congestion surcharges at the Californian ports had been $200 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-45-foot container, although it has been suspended recently.
   TACA member lines are Atlantic Container Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co., Maersk Sealand, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Orient Overseas Container Line, and P&O Nedlloyd.