One of the very difficult trades these days with big delays due to port issues at the West Coast ports in the USA. It is understandable that the lines are looking for contribution to that desaster.
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Customer Advisory #1 – 2015
Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI-06) –
Asia to USA and Canada
Effective February 09, 2015
Dear Valued Customer,
Effective February 09, 2015, unless otherwise specified, CMA CGM will implement a RATE RESTORATION INITIATIVE (RRI-06) that will apply to all cargo tariff or
service contract rates on cargo moving under the scope of this tariff as outlined.
From: All Asia (includes Far East) Ports of Load
To and/or Via: ALL U.S.A. and Canada Ports of Discharge
USD 480 per 20′ (all equipment types)
USD 600 per 40′ (all equipment types)
USD 675 per 40’HC (all equipment types)
USD 675 per 40′ (reefer types)
USD 760 per 45′ (all equipment types)
USD 960 per 53’* (all equipment types)
*To USWC ports of discharge
The above charges are in addition to any existing tariff Rate Restoration Initiative charges. Thank you for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact your local CMA CGM (America) LLC sales representative. For current schedule activity please visit our Web site at www.cmacgm.com.
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