Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to inform you of an important update from CMA CGM Shipping Line that may impact your shipments. Due to a significant increase in operational costs associated with labor unrest at U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports, CMA CGM will be implementing a Local Port Charge (LPC) effective from 11 October 2024.
During periods of labor unrest, including strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages, or slow-downs, the LPC will be assessed on all shipments originating from and discharging at U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports. Please note that this charge is applicable only during such periods and does not affect cargo moving through U.S. West Coast or Alaska ports.
Applicable Rates:
For shipments originating from U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports:
USD 800 per D20′ container
USD 1000 per D40′ container
USD 1000 per H40′ container
USD 1000 per R20’ container
USD 1500 per R40’ container
USD 1000 per OT/FR20′ container
USD 1500 per OT/FR40’ container
USD 800 per TK20’ container
USD 1000 per TK40’ container
For shipments destined for U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf Coast ports:
USD 1500 per D20′ container
USD 3000 per D40′ container
USD 3000 per H40′ container
USD 3000 per H45′ container
USD 1500 per R20’ container
USD 3000 per R40’ container
USD 1500 per OT/FR20′ container
USD 3000 per OT/FR40’ container
USD 1500 per TK20’ container
USD 3000 per TK40’ container
For more detailed information or assistance regarding how this update may affect your shipments, please feel free to contact our team at Transworld Cargo or visit CMA CGM’s website directly.
We appreciate your continued trust and partnership.
Best regards,
Team Transworld Cargo