October 2005 – Newsletter

 

 

Introduction of Port Security Charge in South China for Import and Export Containers

 

The above will take effect from vessels arriving or sailing Hong Kong or South China Ports 1st October, 2005: The Port Securaity Charge (PSC) is stipulated as follows:

-          for all full import containers HKD/RMB 50 per container

-          for all full export containers HKD/RMB 50 per container

 

 

Hong Kong / South China to South Africa – Bunker Additional (BA) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Bunker Additional (BA) for shipment from Hong Kong / South China to South Africa with effective from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 193.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 386.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 386.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / South China to West Coast South America – Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) for shipment from Hong Kong / South China to West Coast South America with effective from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 325.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 650.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 650.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / South China to Bangladesh, India, Iran, Middle East,

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Sri Lanka  – Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for shipment from Hong Kong / South China to Bandladesh, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka including all inland via ports will be revised from 01 October 2005 (Effective Date: basis Bill of Lading Date):

20’ Container                 USD 126.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 252.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 252.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / Macau/ South China to Japan – YAS Notice

 

Please be informed that the Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all shipment from Hong Kong / Macau/ South China to Japan with be reduced from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 20.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 30.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 30.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / Macau/ South China to Intra-Asia Countries – FAF Notice

 

Please be informed that the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipment from Hong Kong / Macau/ South China to Intra-Asia Countries with be Increased from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 55.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 110.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 110.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / South China to North Europe & Mediterranean – BAF & CAF Notice

 

1) Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

Please be informed that Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) of current level USD 219 per TEU will be adjusted to USD 230 per TEU for the period from October 1 to 31,2005 in accordance to the Far Eastern Freight Conference’s announcement.

The BAF is applicable to both Westbound and Eastbound freights from/to China and Hong Kong to/from all European & West and East Mediterranean destinations.

20’ Container                 USD 230.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 460.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 460.00/container

2) Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF)

Please be advised that Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) will be implemented at 6.2% which based on ocean freight for the period from October 1 to 31, 2005 in accordance to the Far Eastern Freight Conference’s announcement.

The CAF is applicable to both Westbound and Eastbound freights from/to China and Hong Kong to/from all European & West and East Mediterranean destinations.

 

 

Asis to North / Central America – Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for shipment between Asia and Central America with effective from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 until 31 December 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 345.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 45500/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 510.00/container

 

 

Far East to USA and Canada– Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Notice

 

Please be informed that current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for shipment from Far East (Include Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam & Philippines) to USA trade will be adjusted as below with ffective from 01 October 2005 (based on gate-in date):

20’ Container                 USD 345.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 455.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 510.00/container

 

 

Asis to Mexico – Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for shipment between Asia and Mexico with effective from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 until 31 December 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 345.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 455.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 510.00/container

 

 

Hong Kong / South China to Australia and New Zealand – Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Notice

 

Please be informed that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for shipment from Hong Kong, Macau / South China to New Zealand with effective from sailing departing on/after 01 October 2005 as follow:

20’ Container                 USD 250.00/container

40’ Container                 USD 500.00/container

40’ Hi-Cube Container     USD 500.00/container

 

 

 

Last Update on: 01 October 2005