15/6/2013
To all our valued customers
Please find the below shipping line media release received as of this morning for your immediate attention:
All shipping lines would like to advise that in order to maintain a high standard of service to Australian Customers, we will be implementing a 2-tier Rate Restoration programme of US$100/TEU on the 1st July, 2013 and US$200/TEU on the 15th July, 2013, for cargoes from China and Hong Kong to ports and points in Australia.
From 1st July, 2013 and 15th July, 2013 all outward shipments with origin in China and Hong Kong to ports and points in Australia will levy an increase of US$100/TEU and US$200/FEU and US$200/TEU and US$400/TEU respectively for both dry and refrigerated cargo in the base ocean freight.
This increase will apply in full on top of existing ongoing market rates and will be subject to accessorial surcharges applicable at the time of shipment.
Please contact your assigned customer solutions representative if you have any questions on 1300 348 828.
BRi News Department
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