IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please take note of the following announcements. If you require any further information please contact a member of our team on 07 3895 5355 or email the Team by clicking here. 

Click the links below to take you directly to the Important Announcement Categories.

General Rate Increase
Bunker Adjustment Factor
Surcharges / Rate Restorations
Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor
Documentation for Mexican Customs
Service Change Notice

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GENERAL RATE INCREASE (GRI)

ANL

From the United States and Canada from both West and East Coasts to Australia and New Zealand
Effective February 15, 2010, US Lines will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) in the southbound trade for Dry and Reefer cargo from both the United States and Canada, from both West and East Coasts to both Australia and New Zealand. Tariff & Contract rates will adjust by:

• US $250/20’ and
• US $500/40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Europe to Australia
ANL Container Line would like to advise that in an effort to improve the viability of services to efficiently cater for the carriage of import cargo from Europe and the Mediterranean, an increase will apply with effect from the 15th September 2009.

• US$300 / TEU and
• US$600 / FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

CMA

Exports from Australia to Europe, Mediterranean & North Africa.
This increase will apply on all dry or refrigerated cargo, exempt or non-exempt commodities, received and moving under a CMA CGM bill of lading, effective 15 September 2009.

The amount of the increase will be:

• USD $200 / 20’ container (all types)
• USD $400 / 40’ container (all types)

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hamburg Süd

North East Asia to Australia
In order to continue to maintain a high standard of service for our clients, Hamburg Süd will introduce a “General Rate Increase” (GRI) on its Southbound North East Asian Trade to Australia with effect from 15th January 2010. From 15th Jan. 2010 all outward shipments with origin in Korea, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan to ports and points in Australia will levy an increase of

• US$250/TEU and
• US$500/FEU

for both dry and refrigerated cargo in the base ocean freight. This increase will apply in full on top of existing ongoing market rates and will be subject to accessorial surcharges applicable at the time of shipment.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia to Australia
In order to continue to maintain a high standard of service for our clients, Hamburg Süd will introduce a “General Rate Increase” (GRI) on its Southbound South East Asian Trade to Australia. From 15th December 2009 all outward shipments with origin in South East Asia to ports and points in Australia will levy an increase of:

• US$250/TEU and
• US$500/FEU

for both dry and refrigerated cargo in the base ocean freight.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information. 

UK & Nth Continent to Australia & New Zealand
In order to maintain service standards, Hamburg Süd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all cargo moving from UK and North Continent ports to Australia & New Zealand destinations effective April 1st, 2010 of:

• EUR 150/TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

United States of America & Canada to Australia/New Zealand
Effective February 15, 2010, a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be applied to all cargo moving from United States of America & Canada to Australia & New Zealand. Tariff cargo as well as existing service contracts will be increased by the following amounts:

• US$250/20’ equipment
• US$500/40’ equipment

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.  

Australia to Fiji
In the interest of maintaining service levels, effective 15 October 2009, Hamburg Sud will be applying the following increase in ocean rates from Australia to Fiji.

• USD50/20’ and
• USD100/40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hapag-Lloyd

North America to Australia & New Zealand
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd as member line of both the United States Australasia Discussion Agreement (USADA) and the Canadian Australia New Zealand Discussion Agreement (CANZDA) will increase rates from Canada and the United States to Australia and New Zealand by

• USD 250 per TEU with effect from February 15, 2010

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

FROM South America West Coast (Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia Pacific Coast), South America East Coast (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), Caribbean (Caribbean Islands, Central America, Venezuela, Colombia Atlantic Coast), & Mexico to TO Australia & New Zealand
A rate increase will be implemented as of February 15, 2010:

• USD 250 / TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia, New Zealand & Fiji to North & Central & South America
We would like to advise a revised BAF amount to be applied for shipments from Australia, New Zealand & Fiji to North & Central & South America.  With effect from January 1, 2010 the revised BAF will be:

• USD 571 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

RATE RECOVERY PROGRAM

North East Asia to Australia
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for all containerized cargoes from North East Asia to Australia by:

• USD 250 / TEU with effect from January 15, 2010

North East Asia comprises of: Japan, Korea, Vladivostok and Vostochny Port of Russian Pacific Coast, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Maersk Line

GENERAL RATE INCREASES/RESTORATION (GRI/GRR)

In order to continue offering our broad portfolio and high level of reliability during these challenging times, it will be necessary for us to implement a number of rate increases/restorations. We ask for your understanding and look forward to continuing to provide the service you’ve come to expect from Maersk Line.

River Plate to Europe
Effective date: 15 March 2010
Scope: River Plate to North Europe and Mediterranean

• USD 100 per 20'/40' dry

Brazil to North Europe and Mediterranean
Effective date: 15 March 2010
Scope: Brazil to North Europe and Mediterranean

• USD 200/400 per 20’/40’ dry and USD 500 per reefer container

Europe to Australia and New Zealand
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea to Australia and New Zealand

• EUR 150 per 20’

West Coast of South America to United States and Canada
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: West Coast of South America including Colombia to United States and Canada

• USD 200/400 per 20’/40’ for Dry
• USD 400/600 per 20’/40’ for Reefer

Far East to West Africa
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: Far East to West Africa

• USD 250 per TEU

United States and Canada to West Coast South America
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: United States and Canada to West Coast of South America including Colombia

United States West Coast to West Coast of South America

• USD 200/400 per 20’/40’ for dry and reefer

United States East Coast and Canada to West Coast of South America

• USD 350/500 per 20’/40’ for dry and reefer

Asia to Mexico, West Coast of Central America and West Coast of South America
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: All shipments from Asia to Mexico, West Coast of Central America and West Coast of South America

• USD 300 per TEU

Australia to Europe, Middle East and Asia
Effective Date: 1 April 2010
Scope: Australia to North East Asia and South East Asia

• Dry: USD 100 per container
• Reefer: USD 100/20' and USD 200/40'

Effective Date: 1 April 2010
Scope: Australia to Europe, Middle East and South Asia

• Dry: USD 100/20' and USD200/40'
• Reefer: USD 200/20' and USD 400/40'

INCREASE IN ADD-ONS

Asia to Europe
Effective date: 1 April 2010
Scope: The add-ons in equipment types will apply to all cargo moving from all Far East origins to all destinations in North Europe and the Mediterranean.

• 40’ high cube equipment to be USD 200 on top of the 40’ standard rate
• 45’ high cube equipment to be 25% on top of the 40’ standard rate

MSC

Ex UK/ NWC and West Mediterranean to all Australian and New Zealand Ports
For all cargo ex UK/ NWC and West Mediterranean to all Australian and New Zealand Ports. The increase will be effective from 15 September 2009 (B/L date). Any rates previously quoted with a validity beyond this date will be held as per the original quotation.
The increase is as follows:

• 20ft container USD $300

• 40ft container USD $600

• Effective Vessel ex UK/NWC ( including Scandanavia and Baltic)

  • MSC Regina V651A ETS Felixstowe on September 19, 2009 (or substitute vessel)

• Effective Vessel ex Mediterrean

  • MSC Aniello V 571A ETS Valencia on September 16, 2009 (or substitute vessel)

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex All Australian origins to Europe main ports
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients that from the 15th of February 2010 the following General Rate Increase ex Australia will apply,

• USD $150 per 20’ unit
• USD $200 per 40’ unit

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex South East Asia to Australia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase that is announced to apply to all vessels sailing from South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam) to Australia (East and West coast). The increase is announced to be effective from the 15th of December 2009 (B/L date). The increase is as follows:

• USD$250.00 per 20ft
• USD$500.00 per 40ft

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex China/Hong Kong/Taiwan/Korea to Australia (East Coast and West Coast)
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase that is announced to apply to all vessels sailing from Ex China/Hong Kong/Korea/Taiwan to Australia (East Coast and West Coast) ports. The increase is effective from the 15th of January 2010 (B/L date) and is as follows:

• USD$250.00 per 20ft
• USD$500.00 per 40ft

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex China/Hong Kong/Taiwan To New Zealand
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase that is announced to apply to all vessels sailing from China (North and South), Hong Kong and Taiwan to New Zealand. The increase is announced to be effective from the 15th of November 2009 (B/L date) as follows:

• USD$150.00 per 20ft
• USD$300.00 per 40ft

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex All Asian Origins to New Zealand
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase to apply to all vessels sailing from all Asian Origins (Japan/Korea/North China/South China/Hong Kong/ Taiwan/Thailand/Vietnam/Singapore/Malaysia and Indonesia) to New Zealand ports.

The increase will be effective from the 1st of September 2009 (B/L date). The increase will be as follows:

• 20ft container USD $250

• 40ft container USD $500

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex All Australian origins to Europe, Middle East, Indian Sub Continent, Jeddah & SEA
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase for all cargo ex Australia to the following regions

• Europe

• Middle East

• Indian Sub Continent

• South East Asia

• Jeddah

The increase will be effective from the 11th of May (B/L date). Any rates previously quoted with a validity beyond this date will be held as per the original quotation.The increase is as follows:

• USD $50 / 20ft container

• USD $100 / 40ft container

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

New Wallaby & Capricorn Service
This serves to inform that GRI will be implemented to below quantum with effect from 15 January 2010 for all export shipments from Hong Kong, SPRC & Taiwan to all Australia Ports.

• USD 250/20’
• USD 500/40' & 40' HQ

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

New Zealand to Australia
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that from 01 March 2010 a General Rate Increase from New Zealand to the following destinations will be implemented as follows:

To	per 20’ container	per 40’ container
Brisbane	USD50	USD75
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle	USD50	USD75
Asia	USD150	USD200
North America	USD150	USD200
Mediterranean, UK, North West Continent, Scandinavia	USD150	USD200
Middle East, Red Sea, Indian Sub-continent	USD150	USD200
South Africa	USD150	USD200

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

PAE

Please be advised that there will be a General Rate Increase (GRI) introduced for all inbound shipments form singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the India-Subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh) to Australia for shipments sailing on or after 15th Dec, 2009. Tyhe General Rate Increase (GRI) will be:

• US$250.00/20' and
• US$500.00/40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

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BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF)

ANL

Australia & New Zealand To East Coast USA & Eastern Canada
The BAF (northbound) on cargo ex Australia & New Zealand to the East Coast of the United States of America & Eastern Canada will be increased from

• USD$516.00/TEU to USD$613.00/TEU

effective 1st August 2009 & will be applicable to all Reefer & Dry cargo received on or after this date.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia & New Zealand To West Coast USA & Canada
The BAF (northbound) on cargo ex Australia & New Zealand to the West Coast of the United States of America & Canada will adjust to

• US$ 585/TEU

effective 1st January 2010 & will be applicable to all Reefer & Dry cargo received on or after this date.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia and South Asia / Australia
ANL Container Line wishes to inform the trade that with effect from 1st June 2009, the BAF rate for all shipments from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and India Sub-Continent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh) to Australia will be revised to

• US$310 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

AEU-1 (NEMO) Trade Australia - Europe NB
ANL wish to advise that the Bunker Adjustment Factor has been adjusted, in accordance with the established review procedures. Effective the 1st of March 2010, the Bunker Surcharge (BAF) from Europe to Australia will be as follows:

• USD583.00 per TEU for General cargo
• USD  87.45 per TEU RCS Additional (Reefer Consumption Surcharge)

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

COSCO

China, Japan, and Korea to Australia
Please kindly be advised that COSCON decided to adjust the quantum of BAF between China (incl China mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan area) / Japan/Korea and Australia to:

• USD425/Teu
• USD850/Feu

The new BAF quantum will take effect from 8th January 2010 (Taiwan area from 23rd January 2010) till next advice.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hamburg Süd

Australia to Pacific Islands
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise the current BAF will increase to:

• USD100 per TEU

on all northbound cargo to Fiji and Tahiti effective January 01, 2010.

This BAF will apply to all dry, general reefer and frozen meat shipments.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to New Zealand
Hamburg Sud wishes to wish to advise the current BAF of US225 per TEU will be increased to a new Bunker Surcharge of USD265 per TEU on all Eastbound cargo to New Zealand effective August 14, 2009.

The new Bunker Surcharge will be effective from the following sailings:

• PSW: Antonia Schulte V 134

  • ETD Melbourne 14 August 2009

  • ETD Sydney 16 August 2009

• Trident: Cap Beaufort V 930

  • ETD Sydney 19 August 2009

  • ETD Melbourne 21 August 2009

• ANZL: Cap Manuel V 928

  • ETD Brisbane 20 August 2009

• PNW: Albert Rickmers V 781

  • ETD Sydney 26 August 2009

  • ETD Melbourne 28 August 2009

  • ETD Adelaide 31 August 2009

This BAF will apply to all dry, general reefer and frozen meat shipments

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to South East Asia
We wish to advise that a review of the current bunker fuel prices has resulted in the current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) to increase. Effective from the 4th of December 2009, the Bunker Adjustment Factor will
increase to:

• USD210/TEU and
• USD355/FEU.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Europe to Australia/New Zealand Services
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that, the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for our services from North Europe to Australia & New Zealand with effect from March 2010 will be:

• EURO 535/ TEU - DRY
• EURO 729/ TEU - REEFER

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Mediterranean to Australia/New Zealand Services
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for our services from the Mediterranean (includes East/West & Portugal) to Australia & New Zealand with effect from January 2010 will be:

• USD 805/ TEU - DRY
• USD 880/ TEU – REEFER

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia To Australia / New Zealand and Pacific Islands
The latest review of bunker fuel prices has resulted in an increase to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) applied on our South East Asia to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands services. The BAF will change to

• US$ 590.00 per TEU

on southbound cargo effective 1st March, 2010 for all South East Asian origins on the basis of B/L (Bill of Lading) dates.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Northbound Europe
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that, in accordance with our BAF calculation, an increase in Bunker Fuel prices has exceeded the trigger value. Accordingly, we will be introducing an increased BAF of

• USD 770/TEU

effective 1st January 2010 for cargo destined Europe.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to Asia Trade
We wish to advise that, in accordance with the established review procedures, the increased price of bunkers at Hong Kong and South Korea has resulted in the current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) to trigger. From the 4th of December 2009, the Bunker Adjustment Factor will be adjusted to

• US$400/TEU and
• US$800/FEU
  

on all cargo from Australia to North East Asia.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

East Coast South America to Australia/New Zealand Services
Please be informed that due to continuous fuel cost evolution, Hamburg Süd will revise the BAF & EFAF from the East Coast of South America to South Africa/Asia/Oceania effective October 2009 as follows:

BAF DRY:

• USD 750 per 20

• USD 1500 per 40

BAF REEFER:

• USD 850 per 20

• USD 1700 per 40

EFAF DRY:

• USD 350 per 20

• USD 700 per 40

EFAF REEFER:

• USD 400 per 20

• USD 800 per 40

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information

North East Asia to New Zealand & Pacific Islands
The current review of bunker fuel prices has resulted in an increase to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) applied on our China / Japan / Korea / Hong Kong / Taiwan to New Zealand / Pacific Island service. The BAF will change to

• US$ 300.00 per TEU on Southbound cargo effective 1st June, 2009 for all above origins.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia, India and Pakistan to Australia/New Zealand and Pacific Islands Trade
The current review of bunker fuel prices has resulted in an increase to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) applied on our South East Asia* to Australia/New Zealand and Pacific Islands service. The BAF will change to

• US$ 310.00 per TEU on Southbound cargo

effective 1st June 2009 for all South East Asian, (incl. India and Pakistan) origins.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

North East Asia – Australia
The latest review of bunker fuel prices has resulted in an increase to the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) applied on our North East Asia to Australia services. The BAF will change to

• US$ 400.00 per TEU on Southbound cargo

effective 4th of December, 2009 for Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and China, and effective 19th of December, 2009 for Taiwan on the basis of B/L (Bill of Lading) dates.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Northbound USA

Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that, in accordance with our BAF calculation, an increase in Bunker Fuel prices has exceeded the trigger value. Accordingly, Hamburg Sud will be introducing an increased BAF of

• USD 700/TEU

effective 1st January 2010 for cargo destined to - United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and all other destinations serviced via the Panama canal.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Mediterranean to Australia/New Zealand
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that, the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for our services from the Mediterranean (includes East/West & Portugal) to Australia & New Zealand with effect from December 2009 will be:

• USD 773/ TEU - DRY
• USD 841/ TEU - REEFER

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hapag-Lloyd

Australia to South East Asia & all other destinations, with the exception of New Zealand
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for export shipments from Australia to South East Asia & all other destinations with the exception of New Zealand will be revised to:

• USD100/20’ container and

• USD165/40’ container

Effective from vessels sailing on 8th May 2009.

Australia to Europe
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for export shipments from Australia to Europe has been decreased to:

• USD286/20’ container and

• USD572/40’ container

Effective from vessels sailing on 1st May 2009.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

North East Asia to Australia
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd will adjust the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) from North East Asia to Australia to a new quantum of:

• USD 425 per TEU
• effective January 8, 2010 from North East Asia except Taiwan
• effective January 23, 2010 from Taiwan

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia / Indian Subcontinent to Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Island
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd will apply the following Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all export cargoes from South East Asia and Indian Subcontinent to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island with effect from 01 September, 2009.

• US$475 / 20'

• US$950 / 40'

• US$950 / 40HC

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

North America to Australia & New Zealand
We would like to advise a revised BAF amount to be applied for shipments from the United States of America and Canada to Australia and New Zealand with effect from March 15, 2010:

• USD 716 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia, New Zealand & Fiji to Americas
We would like to advise a revised BAF amount to be applied for shipments from Australia, New Zealand & Fiji to North & Central & South America with effect from February 1, 2010.

• USD 674 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to Pacific Islands
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd will adjust the following charges from Australia to Pacific Islands effective January 15, 2010. The revised Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) will be:

• USD 275 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hyundai Merchant Marine

Australia
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor ( BAF ) for all shipment to Australia will be regulated to below quantum effect from 7 August 2009.
USD 350 / 20’ USD 700 / 40 & HQ Effective Voyage: On board date on/after 7 August 2009 of each Vessel.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

K Line

To/from North East Asia
We wish to advise that due to fluctuation in the price of bunkers in recent weeks, the Bunker Surcharge (BAF) applicable to ocean freight shipments to/from North East Asia is to be adjusted as follows:

BAF effective from 8th January 2010

From North East Asia (except Taiwan) to Australia

• USD 425 / USD 850

From Australia to North East Asia (except Taiwan)

• USD 425 / USD 850

BAF effective from 23rd January 2010

Fom Taiwan to Australia

• USD 425 / USD 850

From Australia to Taiwan

• USD 425 / USD 850

Effective date will be based on the date of issue of the bill of lading.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

To South East Asia
We are writing to inform you that due to the fluctuation in the bunker price over recent weeks the current applicable BAF for cargo moving to South East Asia will be revised upwards. The revised BAF from 4th December 2009 will be:

• USD210 / 20’ and
• USD355 / 40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Nyk Line

South East Asia and South Asia to Australia
As a result of the recent increase in the price of bunker an adjustment of USD 35 per TEU will take effect as of 01 March 2010. This adjustment is applicable to all shipments from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and the India Sub-Continent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh) to Australia. The BAF will be adjusted as follows:

• USD 590 per 20’
• USD 1180 per 40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to South Asia and South East Asia
As a result of the recent an increase in the price of bunkers, please be advised that in accordance with the established review procedures, a upward adjustment will become effective from 4th December 2009.

• USD 210 per 20’
• USD 355 per 40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.


Australia To/From North & East Asia
As a result of the recent increase in the price of bunker a upward adjustment of USD 25/TEU will take effect as of 8th January 2010 except for Taiwan where the adjustment will take effect from 23rd January 2010. This adjustment is applicable to all shipments to/from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The BAF will be adjusted as follows:

Current Level: (Until 7th January)

• USD 400 per TEU
• USD 800 per FEU

Revised Level: (From 8th January)

• USD 425 per TEU
• USD 850 per FEU
  

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

MSC

EX Australia to UK/North West Continent & the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution (BUC) ex Australia to UK/North West Continent and the Mediterranean trade has taken place. This will be effective from 1st March 2010. The new Bunker Contribution on this trade will be as follows:

• USD $688 per TEU
• USD $1376 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EX Australia to South Africa, Mauritius & Reunion
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution ex Australia to South Africa, Mauritius and Reunion trade, has taken place. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will increase, effective 1st September 2009 (B/L Date). The new Bunker Contribution will be as follows:

• USD $250 per TEU

• USD $500 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Southbound South Africa to Australia / New Zealand
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise clients of the following adjustment to the Bunker Contribution ( BUC) for the southbound trade from South Africa. The increase takes effect from 1st September 2009. The revised BUC will be as follows:

• 20ft Container USD $250

• 40ft Container USD $500

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

NYK

Australia to/from North & East Asia
As a result of the recent increase in the price of bunker a upward adjustment of USD 25/TEU will take effect as of 4th December 2009 except for Taiwan where the adjustment will take effect from 19th December 2009. This adjustment is applicable to all shipments to/from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The BAF will be adjusted as follows:

• USD 400 per TEU
• USD 800 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

PAE

From and To Black Sea
Please be advised that the Nortbound and Southbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Australia to the Black Sea, and from the Black Sea to Australia will be maintained for the month of March, 2010 at:

• US$500 / 20'
• US$1000 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

To and From Europe
Please be advised that the Northbound and Southbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Europe to Australia, and Australia to Europe will be maintained for the month of March 2010 at:

• US$500 / 20'
• US$1000 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Northbound from Australia
Australia to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Africa, South America, the Middle East and Indian Sub Contintent effective rom the 28th August 2009. The BAF will be rvised to:

• US$345 / 20'

• US$590 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Australia to Malaysia, Singapore, Tahiland, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Phillippines
The Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Australia will be revised effective from 28th August 2009 to:

• US$190 / 20'
• US$320 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Southbound to Australia
Please be advised that the Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Indian Sub Continent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh) to Australia will be revised for the month of March, 2010. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$590 / 20'
• US$1180 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

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SURCHARGES / RATE RESTORATIONS

ANL

RATE RESTORATION

Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to Australia
ANL Container Line would like to advise that in an effort to improve the viability of services to efficiently cater for the carriage of import cargo from Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to Australia, an increase of

• US$300/teu and

• US$600/feu

will apply with effect from the 1st September 2009.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

BUNKER SURCHARGE

North & East Asia to Australia
ANL Container Line wishes to advise that in accordance with the established review procedures, the Bunker Surcharge level for shipment from Japan, Korea, China and Hong Kong to ports in Australia is to be adjusted to

• US$ 400 per teu and
• US$800 per feu

with effect from 4th December 2009, except for shipments from Taiwan, which will attract the revised Bunker Surcharge from 19th December 2009.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia & New Zealand to East Coast USA & Eastern Canada (USA Trade Northbound)
The BAF (northbound) on cargo ex Australia & New Zealand to the East Coast of the United States of America & Eastern Canada, effective 8th October 2009 and applicable to all Reefer & Dry cargo received on or after this date, will adjust to:

• US$ 688/TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

ORIGIN TERMINAL HANDLING & PORT SERVICE CHARGES

EX Australia to East & West Coasts USA & Canada
The following adjustments will be applicable to all cargo received on or after 15th September 2009. Please be advised of the following increases to:

Will increase to	Brisbane	Melbourne	Sydney	Adelaide
Origin THC - 20'GP	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.
Origin THC - 40'GP	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.	AUD 225 /cont.
Origin THC - 20'RF	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.
Origin THC - 40'RF	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.	AUD 385 /cont.
Port Service Charge - 20'GP	AUD 80.25	AUD 71.55	AUD 54.50
Port Service Charge - 40'GP	AUD 152.50	AUD 144.70	AUD 108
Port Service Charge - 20'RF	AUD 79.75	AUD 71.55	AUD 55.50
Port Service Charge - 40'RF	AUD 147.50	AUD 144.70	AUD 110

Change of Destination Fee
Will Increase from US$ 100 to US$ 200.

Panama Canal Surcharge
Currently US$ 192 per container will be revised to US$ 125/TEU.

Cost of Thermal Liners/Quilts will increase to
Ex Australia AU$ 300 per TEU
EX New Zealand NZ$ 300 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

APL

Please be informed that Rate Restoration will be implemented for cargoes moving ex Hong Kong & South China to Australia ports effective from January 15, 2010. The following rate increases will apply on top of existing ongoing rate quotations and will continue to be subject to all ancillary charges applicable at time of shipment.

• US$250/D20’
• US$500/D40’ & D40'HC

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

CMA CGM

BUNKER SURCHARGE

To Caribbean, Central & South America
As a result of the regular Bunker review conducted in accordance with Tariff procedures, CMA CGM wish to announce the introduction of a revised Bunker Surcharge from 1 March 2010 to Caribbean, Central & South America of:

• US$583 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

To/From Europe
As a result of the regular Bunker review conducted in accordance with Tariff procedures, CMA CGM wish to announce the introduction of a revised Bunker Surcharge from 1 March 2010 to/from Europe, Mediterranean & North Africa of:

• US$583 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

To USEC, US Gulf & Canada
As a result of the regular Bunker review conducted in accordance with Tariff procedures, CMA CGM wish to announce the introduction of a revised Bunker Surcharge from Australia to USEC, US Gulf & Canada of:

• US$683 per TEU from 10 March 2010.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Australia to New Zealand
As a result of the regular Bunker review conducted in accordance with Tariff procedures, CMA CGM wish to announce the introduction of a revised Eastbound Bunker Surcharge from Australia to New Zealand of:

• US$210 per TEU from 1 September 2009

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

To South East Asia & Indian Sub Continent
As a result of the regular Bunker review conducted in accordance with Tariff procedures, CMA CGM wish to announce the introduction of a revised Bunker Surcharge to South East Asia, Indian Sub Continent & Middle East of:

• US$223 per 20’
• US$381 per 40’ from 5 December 2009.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EMERGENCY PORT SURCHARGE

Venezuela
Due to the current situation in Venezuela, we have decided to implement an Exceptional Port Surcharge of USD 250 per TEU for all inbound cargo to Venezuela. This surcharge will be implemented on all bookings moving under a CMA CGM Bill of Lading, effective for cargo received on and after 15 August 2009 and will be in force until the situation improves.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

WINTER SURCHARGE

St Petersburg & Arkhangelsk Russian Ports
CMA CGM will be implementing a Winter Surcharge for all export cargo from Australia to St Petersburg & Arkhangelsk Russian ports at a rate of

• USD 75/TEU, as from B/L date 01 December 2009 until 31 March 2010.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hamburg Süd

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE (PSS) NOTICE

South East Asia to Australia
Hamburg Süd will introduce a “Peak Season Surcharge” (PSS) on its southbound South East Asia to Australia trade.
The Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be

• US$ 250.00 per TEU

effective 15th August 2009 on the basis of B/L (Bill of Lading) dates.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.


North East Asia to Australia Trade
Hamburg Süd will introduce a “Peak Season Surcharge” (PSS) on its Southbound Trade for export shipments from Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan to Australia.
The Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be

• US$ 250.00 per TEU

effective 15th August on the basis of B/L (Bill of Lading) dates.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EMERGENCY BUNKER SURCHARGE UPDATE

Australia to Asia Trade
Hamburg Süd advise that, in accordance with the established review procedures, the increased price of bunkers at Hong Kong and South Korea has resulted in the current Emergency Bunker Adjustment Factor (EBAF) to trigger.

Effective from the 1st of August, the Emergency Bunker Adjustment Factor will increase from

• US$50/TEU and US$100/FEU to

• US$100 per TEU and US$200per FEU.

The effective vessels sailing from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will be: APL Sydney v.929N

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

REVISED DTHC IN SOUTH KOREA

Hamburg Süd would like to announce a revision to our Destination Terminal Handling Charges (“DTHC”) for all Dry & Reefer Import cargo to ports and points in South Korea. Starting with the vessel Cap Victor 933N all export cargo from Australia into South Korea will be charged the following DTHC rates:

• 20’DC: KW 101,000

• 40’DC: KW 137,000

• 40’HQ: KW 154,000

• 20’RF: KW 198,000

• 40’RF: KW 287,000

These charges apply to all customers and all service contracts.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

REVISED DTHC CHARGES AUSTRALIA

Imports ex USA, Europe, Asia and South America (excluding Trans-Tasman)
Hamburg Sud would like to announce the revision of destination terminal charges (“DTHC”) for all Dry cargo. Reefer DTHC levels will remain unchanged. Based on our current schedules, with effect from the arriving vessels from 20 January 2010, the DTHC charges for all import cargo from the above origins will be charged as follows:

	20'DRY	40'DRY	20'rf	40'RF
SYDNEY	AUD330.00	AUD 415.00	AUD420.00	AUD500.00
MELBOURNE	AUD330.00	AUD 415.00	AUD420.00	AUD500.00
BRISBANE	AUD330.00	AUD 415.00	AUD420.00	AUD500.00
ADELAIDE	AUD330.00	AUD 415.00	AUD420.00	AUD500.00
FREMANTLE	AUD330.00	AUD 415.00	AUD420.00	AUD500.00

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

BUNKER SURCHARGE

Northbound Europe
Hamburg Sud wishes to advise that, in accordance with our BAF calculation, an increase in Bunker Fuel prices has exceeded the trigger value. Accordingly, we will be introducing effective 1st November 2009 for cargo destined Europe an increased BAF of:

• USD695/TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

PANAMA CANAL SURCHARGE

Europe to Australia/New Zealand
We wish to inform you that effective 15th February 2010 the Hamburg Süd Group will implement a Panama Canal Surcharge aiming to recover a fair share of the canal costs. The uniform surcharge amount applicable to all shipments from Northern Europe to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands will be:

• EUR30/TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Mediterranean to Australia/New Zealand
We wish to inform you that effective 15th February 2010, the Hamburg Süd Group will implement a Panama Canal Surcharge for cargo ex Mediterranean ports, aiming to recover a fair share of the canal costs. The uniform surcharge amount applicable to all shipments from Mediterranean to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands will be:

• US$45/TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hapag Lloyd

BUNKER SURCHARGE (BUC)

Northbound - Australia / New Zealand to Europe
Hapag - Lloyd wishes to advise that a revised Bunker Surcharge (BUC) will be effective as from 1st April 2010 for all cargo loading Australia and New Zealand to Europe. The new surcharges will apply to cargo loading at Australian and New Zealand load ports on or after 1st April, The revised surcharges are:

• All cargo to North Continental destinations : usd 751 per teu
• All cargo to Mediterranean destinations : usd 608 per teu

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more inf information.

Southbound - Europe to Australia / New Zealand

Hapag - Lloyd wishes to advise customers that effective 1st March 2010 a revised BUC will be applicable for cargo loading from North Continental and Mediterranean ports destined to Australia and New Zealand.

• Ex North Continental ports: EUR 594 per teu
• Ex Mediterranean ports: USD 695 per teu

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

RATE RESTORATION

North Asia to Australia
Please be advised that Hapag-Lloyd will apply the following Rate Restoration (RR) for all export cargoes ex China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan to Australia with effect from 19 October, 2009.

• USD 250 / 20'
• USD 500 / 40'
• USD 500 / 40HC

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE

Northbound
Hapag Lloyd wishes to advise that effective 1st October 2009 new export Terminal Handling Charges will apply with the new quantum as follows:

• AUD 265 per dry container
• AUD 430 per reefer container

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

From Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey to Oceania (including South Pacific Islands)
Hapag-Lloyd has decided to implement a Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo moving from Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey to Oceania (including South Pacific Islands). The PSS amount is:

• USD 75 per TEU

and will be applicable as from November 1st 2009 until further notice.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EMERGENCY PIRACY SURCHARGE

Hapag Lloyd wishes to advise that effective January 15, 2010, the Gulf of Aden Emergency Piracy Surcharge (EMS) for cargo to/from Oceania will be increased to the following levels:

• Northbound to North Europe/Mediterranean destinations - USD 41.50 per teu
• Southbound from North European origins - EUR 29 per teu
• Southbound from Mediterranean origins - USD 41.50 per teu

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT CHARGE

Hapag Lloyd wishes to advise that a Suez Canal Transit Charge (SCC) will be implemented as from 15th January 2010 and will apply to all shipments to/from Oceania and Europe transiting the Suez Canal. The respective amounts are as follows:

Northbound / Oceania to Mediterranean & North Continental ports

• USD 37.50 per teu

Southbound Mediterranean ports to Oceania

• USD 37.50 per teu

North Continental ports to Oceania

• EUR 25 per teu (unchanged)

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

INDIA - IMPORT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FEE

We would like to announce that effective January 18, 2010 Hapag-Lloyd will revise the Equipment Maintenance Fee for imports to India as follows:

• INR 1000 per 20' container – all types except temperature controlled or hazardous
• INR 2000 per 40' container – all types except temperature controlled or hazardous
• INR 2000 per 20' container – if temperature controlled or hazardous
• INR 4000 per 40' container – if temperature controlled or hazardous

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hyundai Merchant Marine

RATE RESTORATION

North East Asia to Australia
Please be advised that the Rate Restoration ( R/R ) for all cargo(es) from Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong & Taiwan to Australia Destinations will be implemented with effect from 15 January 2010. The details are as follow:

• USD250/20’
• USD500/40’ & 40’HC

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

K LINE

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

North/East Asia To Australia
This PSS will apply to imports to Australia from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea at the following level:

• US$250/TEU
• US$500/FEU

Effective date for the PSS is 15th August 2009 until further notice.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

RATE RESTORATION for EAST AUSTRALIA

EX Hong Kong and South China
Kindly be informed that “K” LINE will be implementing a Rate Restoration (RR) for EAST AUSTRALIA from 15th January, 2010 (basic on B/L issued date) as below:

• USD250 / 20'
• USD500 / 40’ & 40’HQ

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea to Australian East Coast
In order to restore freight rates to a viable level, K Line will be implementing a Rate Restoration programme from 15th January 2010 for all shipments from northeast Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan & Korea) to the east coast of Australia. From this date, current dry and reefer rates will be increased as follows:

• US$250.00 / TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Southbound Rate Restoration ex South East Asia
K Line wishes to announce that there is a planned rate restoration program in the South East Asian Trade from the 15th December 2009. Therefore from this date current rates from South East Asia to Australia will be increased as follows:

• US$250/TEU

Origin Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Effective date will be 15th December 2009 based on the date the B/L is issued.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

MISC

GENERAL RATE RESTORATION

From Far East to Australia
MISC is pleased to announce the implementation of a rate restoration (RR) with a quantum of

• USD 250/teu effective 1st January 2010.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

MSC

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE (PSS) NOTICE

Ex Japan/Korea/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan to Australia
Peak Season Surcharge on cargo ex Japan/Korea/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan to Australian (East and West Coast) ports. The Peak Season Surcharge on all cargo ex Japan/Korea/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan to Australia will be as follows:

• USD$250.00 per 20ft

• USD$500.00 per 40ft

The surcharge will become effective as of the 15th of August, 2009 (B/L Date).

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Canada to Australia and New Zealand
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that effective from November 15th 2009, all shipments from Canada will have a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) applied.

• USD$125/20

• USD$250/40

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

BUNKER CONTRIBUTION (BUC)

UK/North West Continent & the Mediterranean to Australia & New Zealand Southbound
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution on the Australia and New Zealand southbound trade from the UK/North West Continent & the Mediterranean, has taken place. The new Bunker Contribution on this trade will be as follows:

• USD $ 688 per TEU
• USD $ 1376 per FEU

The first vessels will attract the new Bunker Contribution from 1 March 2010.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

USA to Australia & New Zealand Southbound
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current BUC Surcharge on the Australia and New Zealand southbound trade from the USA will take place from November 1, 2009 The new BUC Surcharge on this trade will be as follows:

• USD $250 per TEU

• USD $500 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Israel to Australia & New Zealand Southbound
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution on the Australia and New Zealand southbound trade from Israel, has taken place. The new Bunker Contribution on this trade will be as follows:

• USD $420 per TEU
• USD $840 per FEU

The effective date of this new surcharge is March 1 , 2010 for all vessels departing Israel.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EXPORT BUNKER CONTRIBUTION REVIEW

EX Australia to Sokhna, Aden and Djibouti
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise shippers that the current Bunker Contribution (B.U.C.) Ex Australia to Sokhna, Aden and Djibouti will increase effective from sailings after 1 November 2009. The BUC levels will be as follows:

• USD125 per TEU

• USD225 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EX Australia to East Med, Black sea, North Africa, West Africa, East Africa and South America East Coast
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise shippers that the current Bunker Contribution (B.U.C.) Ex Australia to East Med, Black sea, North Africa, West Africa and South America East Coast has been reviewed for sailings after the 01 February 2009 to be:

• USD661 per TEU
• USD1322 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EX Australia to UK / North West Continent & The Mediterranean
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that the current Bunker Contribution (B.U.C.) Ex Australia to UK, North West Continent and The Mediterranean will change effective from sailings after 1st December 2009. The BUC levels will be as follows:

• USD628 per TEU

• USD1256 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

BUNKER SURCHARGE INCREASE

Ex South East Asia to Australia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of a review of the current Bunker Surcharge ex South East Asia (Thailand/Vietnam/Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia) to Australian (East and West Coast) ports. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will increase effective 1st March 2010 from South East Asian origins. The new Bunker Surcharge level will be:

• USD $590 per TEU
• USD $1180 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex East/North Asia to Australia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of a review of the current Bunker Surcharge ex Japan/Korea/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan to Australian ports. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will increase, effective 11th September 2009 (B/L Date) from East/North Asian origins (except for Taiwan where the increase will apply from 26th September 2009 B/L Date). The new Bunker Surcharge level will be:

• USD $375 per TEU

• USD $750 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex China / Hong Kong / Japan / Korea
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of a review of the current Bunker Surcharge ex China / Hong Kong / Japan / Korea to Australian (East and West Coast) ports.
As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge will increase effective 8th January 2010. The new Bunker Surcharge level will be:

• USD $425 per TEU
• USD $850 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Australia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of a review of the current Bunker Surcharge ex Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Australian (East and West Coast) ports. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will increase effective 1st March 2010. The new Bunker Surcharge level will be:

• USD $590 per TEU
• USD $1180 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex Australia to East/North Asia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients of a review of the current Bunker Surcharge Ex Australia to Japan/Korea/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan. As a result of this review, effective from 8th January 2010 (except Taiwan, effective from 23rd January 2010) the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will increase as follows:

• USD $425 per TEU
• USD $850 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Ex Australia to USA
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution ex Australia to USA trade, has taken place. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will change, effective 1st November 2009 (B/L Date). The new Bunker Contribution will be as follows:

• USD $250 per TEU

• USD $500 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to UK / North West Continent & Mediterranean main ports
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise shippers that a review of the current Bunker Contribution ex Australia to UK/North West Continent & Mediterranean trade, has taken place. As a result of this review, the Bunker Surcharge in this trade will change, effective 1st October 2009 (B/L Date). The new Bunker Contribution will be as follows:

• USD $624 per TEU

• USD $1248 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

EX Australia to Mexico, Central America, South Amercia West Coast and Caribbean.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise shippers that the current Bunker Contribution (B.U.C.) Ex Australia to Mexico, Central America, South America West Coast and Caribbean will increase effective from sailings after 01 January 2010. The BUC levels will be as follows:

• USD702 per TEU
• USD1404 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information

EXPORT BUNKER CONTRIBUTION DECREASE

EX Australia to Red Sea, Mexico, Central America, South America West Coast (SAWC), Caribbean South America East Coast (SAEC), East Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Africa, West Africa & East Africa.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise shippers that the current Bunker Contribution (B.U.C.) Ex Australia to Red Sea, Mexico, Central America, South America West Coast (SAWC), Caribbean South America East Coast (SAEC), East Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Africa, West Africa & East Africa will be decreased for sailings after the 01 May 2009 to be:

Red Sea: Aden, Djibouti, Sokhna

• USD95 per TEU

• USD175 per FEU

Mexico, Central America, SAWC, Caribbean

• USD360 per TEU

• USD720 per FEU

SAEC, East Med, Black Sea, North Africa, West Africa, East Africa

• USD324 per TEU

• USD648 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

WINTER SURCHARGE - REVISED NOTICE 4305, Issued 09/11/2009

Ex Australia to St Petersburg, Russia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. wishes to advise clients that the winter surcharge for cargo ex Australia to St Petersburg, Russia will be applicable as follows.

• USD75 per TEU

• USD150 per FEU

The Winter Surcharge takes effect on 1st December 2009 (shipped on board date) until 31st March 2010.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

CONGESTION SURCHARGE AT LATTAKIA

Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients that a review of the current congestion situation at Lattakia has taken place and as a result a Congestion Surcharge will be implemented with immediate effect.

• USD75 per TEU

• USD140 per FEU

The first vessel the above changes will be applied to is:

Ex Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Fremantle

• MSC Venezuela 20R (or substitute vessel)

• ETD 01 November 2009 ex Sydney (EURO Service)

Ex Brisbane

• MSC Santhya C942R (or substitute vessel)

• ETD 03 November 2009 ex Brisbane (Capricorn Service 2nd Call)

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

CONGESTION SURCHARGE REVIEW

Dar Es Salaam/Mombasa
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients that a the congestion surcharge mentioned below will currently apply to Dar Es Salaam only and NOT Mombasa. From 1 February 2010 the applicable Congestion Surcharge will be:

• USD100 per TEU
• USD200 per FEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

CONTAINER SEAL FEE

Ex Hong Kong and South China to Australia and New Zealand
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) wishes to advise clients that a Container Seal Fee will be implemented ex South China and Hong Kong to Australia and New Zealand ports. The Container Seal Fee will be effective 1st March 2010 from Hong Kong and all South China origins. The new Container Seal Fee will be:

• HK/RMB25/per seal

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Neptune Pacific Line

Northbound Australia - Fiji Trade
Neptune wishes to advise the BAF surcharge in this trade has been subject to on-going reviews. As a result and in accordance with the Australian Peak Shippers Association, the BAF surcharge will increase from January 2010 to:

• USD100 / 20’ and
• USD200 / 40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

NYK

RATE RESTORATION

Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan And Korea to Australia
In order to maintain a high standard of service to their customers, the participating member lines of AADA (Asia Australia Discussion Agreement) will be implementing a Rate Restoration program from 15th January, 2010 for all outward shipments with origin in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea to ports and points in Australia. An increase will be applicable for both dry and refrigerated containers of:

• US$250/TEU and
• US$500/FEU

The Rate Restoration will be incorporated into the base ocean freight.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East & South Asia to Australia
NYK Line would like to advise all our customers that with effect from 15 December 2009 we will implement a Rate Restoration (RR) of:

• USD250.00 per TEU

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.


SOUTH BOUND RATE RESTORATION

China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea to Australia
In order to maintain a high standard of service to their customers, NYK will be implementing a Rate Restoration program from 21st September, 2009 for all outward shipments with origin in China/Hong Kong/Korea,Taiwan to ports and points in Australia. An increase of

• US$250/TEU and

• US$500/FEU

will be applicable for both dry and refrigerated containers.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.


PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

From Japan/ Korea / Hong Kong / Taiwan and China To Australia

NYK Line will be introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective 15th August, 2009. From 15th August, 2009 outward shipments with origin in Japan, Korea, North PRC, South PRC,Taiwan and Hong Kong, to main ports in Australia will be levied a PSS of:

• US$250/20’ and

• US$500/40’

on top of the ocean freight.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

South East Asia, Middle East & Sub Continent to Australia Import Cargoes

A Peak Season Surcharge will be implemented on cargo loading from load ports on and after 15th August, 2009. The charge will apply to both general and refrigerated cargoes.

Loading areas covered by this Peak Season Surcharge are; South East Asia, Middle East & Sub Continent ports.

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OOCL

RATE RESTORATION

South East Asia, Middle East, Sub Continent to Australia
In order to maintain the level of service in the South East Asia, Middle East and Sub-Continent trades to Australia, OOCL will apply a Rate Restoration of:

• US$250/20’ and
• US$500/40’

This will be implemented as from 15th January, 2010. The increase applies to dry and refrigerated cargo.

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North East Asia to Australia
In order to maintain the high level of service OOCL will be applying a Rate Restoration  from 15th January 2010 of.

• US$250/20’ and
• US$500/40’ 

The increase will apply to cargo with origin in China and Hong Kong for both dry and refrigerated cargo. This increase will apply to ongoing market rates and will be subject to accessorial surcharges applicable at the time of shipment.

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Australia to South East Asia - Export Cargo
In order to improve the viability of the service between Australia and South East Asia, customers are advised that a Rate Restoration of:

• US$50 per container (20’ & 40’)

will be applied to dry cargo with effect from 1st February, 2010.

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BUNKER SURCHARGE

South East Asia, Middle East, Sub-Continent Trades To Australia
The regular review of bunker costs has been completed for the South East Asia, Middle East and Sub-Continent trades to Australia (Imports) . Effective 1st March, 2010 the increasing costs of bunker fuel is reflected in the following new level of Bunker Surcharge as listed below:

• US$555/20’
• US$1110/40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

North and East Asia to and from Australia
The regular review of bunker costs has been completed for the North East Asia Trades to and from Australia. The increasing costs of bunker fuel are reflected in the following new levels of Bunker Surcharge listed in the table below.

Area	Bound	20'	40'	Effective Date
North Asia - Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong	Exports	US$425/20'	US$850/40	8 January 2010
North Asia - Taiwan	Exports	US$425/20'	US$850/40	23 January 2010
North Asia - Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong	Imports	US$425/20'	US$850/40'	8 January 2010
North Asia - Taiwan	Imports	US$425/20'	US$850/40	23 January 2010

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GULF OF ADEN SURCHARGE - GAS

With the additional costs involved in protecting the vessel, crew and cargo during the transiting of the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Aden Surcharge (GAS) is being reviewed and will be increased to

• US$43/20’ and
• US$86/40’

effective on shipments with on board bill of lading date from 1st January, 2010 The surcharge applies to both Eastbound and Westbound cargo transiting the Gulf of Aden.

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PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Ex Germany to Australia
Due to high demand and space scarcity ex Germany to Australian ports a Peak Season Surcharge is being applied on cargo loading from 1st January, 2010. The level of the PSS is

• US$100/20’ and
• US$100/40’

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PAE

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Australia to US West Coast Trade
We hereby give notice that the revised Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) applied to shipments from Australia to US West Coast will be introduced with effect from 17th Septemer 2009. The revised surcharge for shipments sailing ex Australia to US West Coast on or after 17th September 2009 will be:

• US$160/20' and

• US$200/40'

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BUNKER SURCHARGE

Northbound and Southbound from/to Black Sea
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Northbound and Southbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from/to the Black Sea will be maintained from 1 November 2009 to:

• US$450/20' and

• US$900/40'

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From Australia to Japan
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Northbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Australia to Japan will be revised with effect from 1st December 2009. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$400.00/20' and

• US$800.00/40'

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From Australia to China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Australia to China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan will be revised with effect from 4th December 2009. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$210.00/20' and

• US$355.00/40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Australia to Malaysia Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Australia to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines will be revised with effect from 4th December 2009. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$210.00/20' and

• US$355.00/40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Japan, China, Hong Kong and Korea to Australia
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Southbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Japan, China, Hong Kong and Korea to Australia will be revised with effect from 5th January 2010. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$425.00/20' and
• US$850.00/40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Phillippines, and India Sub-Continent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh) to Australia
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from these countries to Australia will be maintained for the month of February 2010 at:

• US$555 / 20'
• US$1110 / 40'

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

From Taiwan to Australia
We hereby give notice to the trade that the Southbound Bunker Surcharge applied to shipments from Taiwan to Australia will be revised from 20th January 2010. The Bunker Surcharge will be revised to:

• US$425.00/20' and

• US$850.00/40'

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EMERGENCY REVENUE CHARGE (ERC)

Australia to West Coast USA
Please be advised that an Emergency Revenue Charge (ERC) will be introduced for all northbound shipments from Austrlaia to West Coast USA that are sailing on or after 15th January, 2010. The Emergency Revenue Charge (ERC) charges will be:

• USD320/20' GP, Reefer, Open Top, Flat Rack
• USD400/40' GP
• USD450/40' HC, Reefer, Open Top, Flat Rack

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Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor

Hamburg Süd

Australia/New Zealand Services
Effective March 15, 2010, the Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) for all cargo moving out of the United States and Canada to Australia and New Zealand will increase to

• US $716/20’ and
• US $1432/40’.

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Europe / Australia Trades

The regular review of bunker costs has been completed for the Europe / Australia trades both imports and exports. The increasing costs of bunker fuel are reflected in the following new levels of Bunker Surcharge from 1 October 2009:

Imports

• US$648/20’

• US$1296/40’

Exports

• US$543/20’

• US$1086/40’

If this adjustment affects your business, please click here to download a PDF with more information.

Hapag Lloyd

North America to Australia & New Zealand
The members of the USADA providing direct service to Australia and New Zealand from the United States have conducted the quarterly review of the Emergency Fuel Adjustment Factor (EFAF) and wish to advise that effective June 15th, 2009 the new EFAF will be as follows:

• $296.00 per TEU

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Documentation for Mexican Customs

The Mexican Customs Authority had published rules 2.4.5 and 2.4.13 in the Governmental Official Gazette. These rules represent a change in the information required with the electronic transmission of import cargo. The main change is the mandatory inclusion on all Bills of Lading of Shipper,
Consignee and Notify TAX ID details. Section 7 & 8 of the new rules require:

7.- Name, Tax ID, complete address and telephone number of the consignee, or the actual owner of the goods, should this be different from the consignee. Name, Tax ID and complete address of the shipper of goods, and the person to notify upon arrival, as manifested on the Bill of Lading

8.- Full Description of the goods. Generic descriptions that do not properly identify the nature of the goods will not be allowed, for instance: “general cargo”, “dry cargo”, “chemicals”, “perishable food”, “bulk cargo”, “bulk minerals”. If these terms are included transmission will be considered as incorrect.

Hamburg Sud encourages all customers to make sure that all Shipping Instructions as submitted include: Shipper, Consignee and Notify Tax ID, telephone number, and address.

Any shipments that do not meet this new requirement may be subject to fines.

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Service Change Notice

K-Line

East Coast Australia to/from northeast Asia
We wish to inform you of important changes to our services between East Coast Australia and northeast Asia.

A number of carriers in two consortia have announced a service rationalisation plan aimed at withdrawing excess capacity from the market. This has been driven by the need to reduce operating expenses in poor trading conditions while still maintaining viable service levels and a comprehensive service network.

This will lead to changes to our Loop 2 service beginning with the Kaga V52S ETD Yokohama 2nd December. The new port rotation will be as follows:

Yokohama → Osaka → Pusan → Qingdao → Shanghai → Ningbo → Hong Kong → Kaohsiung → Melbourne → Sydney → Brisbane → Yokohama

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