CTSA lines lower currency fee

   The member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said Friday they are amending their currency adjustment factor from Oct 1.
   The eastbound CAF will be 7 percent from all Asia origins, including China and Japan.
   The organization last amended its surcharge in July, when it was set at 7 percent. The next review will occur in November.  
   CTSA members are APL, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, “K” Line, NYK Line, OOCL, Yang Ming, and Zim.