MSC adds Asia to Latin America fuel charge

MSC adds Asia to Latin America fuel charge    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess a 'fuel additional surcharge' on shipments from Asia to Panama, Cartagena, Venezuela, the East Coast of Central America, and the Caribbean due to 'ever-increasing fuel costs.'
   The surcharge, effective June 1, will be $140 per 20-foot container, $200 per 40-foot container, and $225 per 45-foot container.