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Issue 59, September 3, 2009
Due to the global economic conditions, the various ocean carriers have begun a cost recovery program aimed at improving their bottom line results, ensure stability in the future and to maintain short term capacity.
The following is a recap for your information.
Import:
Asia to Canada- GRI $300/$400/$500 per 20’/40’/40’HC - effective date: Aug 1st 2009
Asia to Canada- PSS $320/$400/$450 per 20’/40’/40’HC- effective date: Sep 15th, 2009
Asia to Canada- ERS $320/$400/$450 per 20’/40’/40’HC- effective Sep 25th, 2009
Asia to Canada- BAF increase of $96/$120/$134 per 20’/40’/40’HC- effective date: Oct 1st, 2009
Asia to Canada- CAF increase of 3% on ocean freight- effective date: Oct 1st 2009
Export:
Canada to Asia- GRI $160/$200 per 20’/40’- effective Oct 1st 2009
Canada to Europe- GRI $400/$500 per 20’/40’- effective Sep 1st 2009
Canada to Europe- BAF increase of $37/$74 per 20’/40’- effective Sep 1st 2009
Canada to Europe- CAF increase of $90/$135 per 20’/40’- effective Sep 1st 2009
Canada to Latin America- GRI $350/$700 per 20’/40’- effective Sep 26th 2009
Canada to Oceania- BAF increase of $244/$488 per 20’/40’- effective Sep 15th 2009
GRI = General Rate Increase
PSS = Peak Season Surcharge
ERS = Equipment Repositioning Surcharge
BAF = Bunker Adjustment Factor
CAF = Currency Adjustment Factor
We at DHL Global Forwarding continue to receive these notices on a near daily basis and we are currently negotiating with the carriers to mitigate the charges as best we can. We expect this process to take some time and we will be reverting to you with the final outcome.
Some of the charges, such as certain GRI's are firm for the time being. Your local DHL Global Forwarding office will be updating your rates and will continue to keep you updated on our negotiation progress.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during these volatile times.
Regards,
Tom Cichon
Ocean Freight Director, Canada
