Revised Bunker Surcharge Australia To North & East Asia

We have been advised by carriers servicing the Trade ex Australia to North and East Asia the Bunker Surcharge (BAF) is to be adjusted, effective 10th March, 2012 to Japan / Korea / Hong Kong / China / Manila / Russia and Taiwan.

Bunker Surcharge (BAF) effective 13/03/2012 will be adjusted as follows:

• US$675/20' Equipment
• US$1350/40' Equipment

The revised Bunker Surcharge will apply to vessels based on actual Bill of Lading date for cargo “Shipped on Board” on or after the above date covering direct service from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane.

For cargo shipped ex Adelaide and transhipped via Singapore or Port Kelang the revised rates will apply to the actual Bill of Lading date for cargo “Shipped on Board” on or after the above date.

The policy of SOS being when such increases occur that they are passed on to our clients at cost. Please take note for all future costings and budgeting purposes.

SOS looks forward to your on-going support and would ask should you require any further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact your Local SOS Consultant Representative or your nearest SOS Office.

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