U.S./South Europe carriers raise bunker charges 24%
Ocean carriers of the U.S. South Europe Conference (USSEC) will raise bunker charges 24 percent following further increases in fuel prices.
Effective Nov. 1, USSEC bunker tariffs will be $401 (from $323) per 20-foot container and $802 (from $646) per 40-foot container. USSEC’s tariff currency adjustment factor will remain at 9 percent.
USSEC members are Maersk Sealand, Hapag Lloyd, and P&O Nedlloyd. The conference is based in Crawley, West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
U.S./South Europe carriers raise bunker charges 24%
