CTSA lines lower bunker surcharge in October
Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said Wednesday they are lowering the bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from Asia by 5 percent beginning Oct. 1.
The lines last increased the surcharge in April.
For East Coast ports, the fuel recovery charge will be $551 per 20-foot container, $689 per 40-foot container, $775 per 40-foot high-cube, and $872 per 45-footer.
For West Coast ports, the charge will be $278 per 20-foot container, $348 per 40-foot container, $392 per 40-foot high-cube, and $440 per 45-footer.
CTSA member lines are APL, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, 'K' Line, NYK Line, OOCL, Yang Ming and Zim Integrated Shipping Services.
CTSA lines lower bunker surcharge in October