CTSA lines lower bunker surcharge in October

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.