FEFC lines extend Asia/North Europe/Baltic/Scandinavia surcharge

FEFC lines extend Asia/North Europe/Baltic/Scandinavia surcharge    The Far Eastern Freight Conference carriers have decided to extend their peak season surcharge in the trade from Asia (excluding Japan) to North Europe/Baltic and Scandinavia “in view of the very strong cargo flows and high demand for space.”
   The $99-per-TEU surcharge will continue to be applied until Nov. 15.
   Member lines of the FEFC are ANL Container Lines, APL, CMA CGM, CSAV Norasia, Egyptian International Shipping Co., Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, “K” Line, Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co., MISC Berhad, MOL, NYK, Safmarine and Yang Ming.