MSC to start all-water intermodal fuel fee

   The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday it will assess an interim fuel surcharge on intermodal shipments from Asia via U.S. East Coast ports.
   The surcharges, effective May 11, are:

• $175 per unit for all rail moves.
• $235 per unit for all rail/truck moves.
• $80 per unit for all truck moves that cost less than $400.
• $145 per unit for all truck moves that cost between $400 and $800.
• $235 per unit for all truck moves that cost more than $800.