Transpacific Eastbound Market: Local Port Charge (LPC) Effective 11 October 2024
Due to the significant increase in operational costs, in the event of labor unrest in the U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports, CMA CGM will be implementing a Local Port Charge (LPC), effective 11 October 2024.
During any period of labor unrest, including but not limited to strike, lock-out, work stoppage or slow-down, LPC will be assessed on all shipments originating and discharging in U.S. ports. This Local Port Charge shall not prejudice Carriers right to invoke Term 10 of its Bill of Lading and charge freight and costs accordingly. In circumstances where the Carrier elects to invoke its Term 10 rights, no Local Port Charge destination shall be applied. Tariffs: CMDU 006 / 029 / 043 / 090 / 005 / 028 / 044 / 091 / 101 U.S. Atlantic Ports (USEC):
Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Charleston, SC Miami, FL New York, NY Norfolk, VA Portsmouth, VA Savannah, GA Jacksonville, FL Port Everglades, FL Philadelphia, PA Portland, ME Wilmington, NC U.S. Gulf Ports (USGC):
Houston, TX New Orleans, LA Mobile, AL Freeport, TX Tampa, FL |
The Local Port Charge destination is not in effect for cargo originating or discharging in any U.S. West Coast or Alaska port.
Unless otherwise specified, the following LPC will apply to tariff or service contract rates for all cargo and commodities moving under below scope: Commodities: All
Container Types: All From: U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports of load and inland points routed via said ports
To: All Destinations USD 800 per D20′ container
USD 1000 per D40′ container USD 1000 per H40′ container USD 1000 per R20’ container USD 1000 per OT/FR20′ container USD 800 per TK20’ container |
Unless otherwise specified, the following LPC will apply to tariff or service contract rates for all cargo and commodities moving under below scope:
Commodities: All
Container Types: All From: All Origins
To: U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports of load and inland points routed via said ports USD 1500 per D20′ container
USD 3000 per D40′ container USD 3000 per H40′ container USD 3000 per H45′ container USD 1500 per OT/FR20′ container USD 1500 per TK20’ container |
For more information, please visit CMA CGM’s website at www.cma-cgm.com
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