BSA lines reduce bunker surcharge increase
Members of the Florida-Bahamas Shipowners & Operators Association announced the reduction of a bunker surcharge increase which had been scheduled for April 17.
The increase of $75 per TEU is now reduced to $50 per TEU. The previously announced increase of May 8 remains in effect at $50.00 per TEU, the association said.
The bunker surcharge is assessed in addition to all other charges, applicable to all tariff and service contract rates between the United States and Bahamian destinations.
'Members of the association will continuously monitor fuel cost developments and adjust bunker surcharge levels, including rolling back these announced increases if not supported by actual circumstances,' BSA said in a statement. 'Nevertheless, it is suggested shippers plan business transactions on the basis of these forward filings and continue to monitor the situation.'
BSA members include Crowley and Seaboard Marine.
BSA lines reduce bunker surcharge increase
