General Rate Increase (GRI) for all exports from the United States to Northern Europe and Europe Mediterranean

Issue 45, August 31, 2010

Please be advised that effective October 01, 2010, DHL Global Forwarding will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all exports from the United States ports (USEC, USGC and USWC) to Northern Europe and Europe Mediterranean, as follows:

USD $100 20’ Dry Van Container and Reefer Container
USD $200 40’ Dry Van Container and Reefer Container

This increase will apply on all dry or refrigerated cargo, received and moving under a Danmar Lines bill of lading effective October 01, 2010. Please note that all charges will be applied upon receipt of cargo at store door, rail ramp, or port delivery, as noted on bookings.

We fully understand the significance of implementing a GRI of $100.00 per TEU and $200.00 per FEU by October 1st, 2010 but can assure you of our commitment to keep cost increases to a minimum whilst continuing to offer the best possible choice of service options available in the trade. We will continue our efforts to further mitigate the GRI levels and we will keep you informed about possible changes to those GRI levels.

We thank you for your continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this GRI, please contact your local DHL Global Forwarding sales representative.

Best regards,

Guido Wedemeyer
Director Ocean Freight
Trans Atlantic Trades
Danmar Lines, Ltd