Sea Star increasing U.S. Virgin Island bunker charge

Sea Star increasing U.S. Virgin Island bunker charge Sea Star Line will increase its bunker fuel charge for shipments to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands, effective Aug. 12.
   Sea Star said rates for 40- and 45-foot containers moving between the U.S. Virgin Islands and Port Elizabeth, N.J., and Houston, will increase to $470 from $430.
   For shipments between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the ports of Jacksonville, Port Everglades and San Juan, the fee will increase to $415 (from $390) for 20-foot containers, $460 (from $430) for 40- and 45-foot containers, and $495 (from $460) for 48- and 53-foot containers.