NWA Cargo to raise fuel surcharges

NWA Cargo to raise fuel surcharges    NWA Cargo, the cargo arm of Northwest Airlines, will raise its fuel surcharge for international and domestic shipments as “a result of sustained fuel prices in excess of $70 per barrel.”
   Effective May 8, NWA Cargo’s surcharge will increase from 50 cents to 60 cents per kilogram for U.S.-origin international bulk shipments, while domestic bulk freight and VIP surcharges will rise to 25 cents from 21 cents per pound.
   Other surcharge details including local currency equivalents and shipper built unit charges may be obtained from local NWA Cargo sales offices or at: https://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/surcharge.shtml .