Surcharges, GRIs, everything gets more expensive, IF the increases will be accepted by the market:

 

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Customer Advisory #97 – 2014

 

Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI-3) – Asia to USA and Canada

Effective November 15, 2014

 
Dear Valued Customer,

 

Effective November 15, 2014, unless otherwise specified, CMA CGM will implement a RATE RESTORATION INITIATIVE 3 (RRI-3) that will apply to all cargo moving under tariff or service contract rates as outlined below.

 
From: All Asia (includes Far East) Ports of Load

 
To: ALL U.S. and Canada Ports of Discharge

 
USD 480.00 per 20′ (all equipment types)
USD 600.00 per 40′ (all equipment types)
USD 675.00 per 40′ (reefer types)
USD 675.00 per 40’HC (all equipment types)
USD 760.00 per 45′ (all equipment types)
USD 960.00 per 53’ (all equipment types)

 
The above charges are in addition to any existing Rate Restoration Initiative or Peak Season charge(s).

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