The world’s third largest container line notified that the measure, “based on the Brent average price in June”, will be applied to all long-haul cargo worldwide from August 1 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice.
CMA CGM had first imposed the emergency bunker surcharge of $55/EUR45 per dry teu and $85/EUR75 per reefer teu in June. This was further extended in July, and now looks like will be a permanent feature for the remainder of the peak season.
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Other major lines, including Maersk Line, MSC and Ocean Network Express, have also introduced bunker surcharges.
The price of IFO380 in Singapore was quoted at $467.50 on July 25 according to Ship & Bunker.
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