Hapag-Lloyd said the PSS would become effective from March 1, 2019, until further notice for all origins (excluding the USA). It added that consignments from the USA would also pay PSS from March 15, 2019 until further notice.<\/p>\n
According to the company, a 20-foot and 40-foot containers from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau would pay $700 PSS each; while those from USA and U.S. territories would pay $700 each from March 15; and those coming from the rest of the world would pay \u20ac610 on the consignment.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the leading shipping firm, Maersk also introduced PSS taking effect from February 15 but excluded TinCan, Apapa and Onne Ports in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
It stated: “Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo from Pakistan to West Africa countries (excluding Tin Can Island Port, NG, Apapa, NG and Onne, NG) with effective from 15th February 2019.”<\/p>\n
Hapag-Lloyd had in November last year introduced PSS for all container types to Nigeria at the rate of $505 and $450 each. It has a fleet of 222 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.6 million TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit).<\/p>\n
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