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Far East Ocean Import Update and Dwell Times Increase at Prince Rupert - Expect Delays
The ocean carriers have announced another rate increase to be effective August 1st, 2014 on full containers from the Far East to all Canadian destinations.
480usd/20’dv
600usd/40’dv
675usd/40’hc
News from CIFFA: Dwell Times Increase at Prince Rupert - Expect Delays
CIFFA has been advised that Maher terminal in Prince Rupert is now posting a 5 day dwell after vessel departure before containers start to load to rail. However we are also receiving anecdotal information that some dwell times are at 9 days and are expected to increase further as volumes continue to grow due to additional diverted US bound cargo. Every effort is being made to load rail containers on a FIFO (first in first out) basis, but exact ETD's of when containers will be loaded and trains depart cannot be provided.
Low Water Surcharge & Westbound Peak Season Surcharge from Europe to Canada
We have been advised that the St. Lawrence River water levels have dropped considerably in recent weeks. As a result, the shipping lines have announced a Low Water Surcharge effective July 28, 2014 applicable for anything exporting or importing via the port of Montreal. Hapag’s surcharges are below and the rest of the carriers have announced similar numbers.
Westbound: 180usd/20’dv & 240usd/40’dv
Eastbound: 25usd/20’dv & 25usd/40’dv
Also, please note that as there is high demand for space on Westbound services from Europe to Canada, OOCL has announced the increase of the Peak Season Surcharge to 225usd/20’dv & 375usd/40’dv effective August 1st. This applies to Westbound dry and reefer service on all routes from Europe to Canada and USA via Montreal Gateway.
