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"We truly appreciate the responsive communication
that we receive from IFF regarding our shipments.
The quality of service we experience with IFF is very
consistent and dependable, which sets them apart
from the rest in the international freight industry."
- Kayleen Hanna, President of Sew Eco-Logical
Organic Cotton Textiles Inc.
Urgent Notice about Ocean Fuel Surcharge |
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Recent notices from major container lines indicate
that the ocean vessel fuel (BAF) will be increasing
effective April 1, 2008 for all ocean export shipments.
Each steamship line will be implementing different
increases accordingly. Please contact IFF with any
questions.
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General Rate Increase (GRI) |
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We have also been informed that several major ocean
carriers will be imposing a General Rate Increase.
This GRI is due to a recent increase in the carrier's
operating costs, port congestion, and extreme current
market fuel and metal prices.
As an example - Effective April 1st 2008, MSC will
have a USD $350 / 20' and USD $500 / 40' GRI for
shipments going from North America (East & Gulf
Ports) to the Western Mediterranean.
Hapag Lloyd also announced a GRI effective April 1,
2008. The GRI for all USA/Canada to Northern Europe
destinations - USD $240 / 20' and USD $300 / 40'
containers. The GRI for all USA / Canada to United
Kingdom destinations - USD $290 / 20' and USD
$400 / 40' containers.
Each carrier will have varying increases on their ocean
freight rates. Please contact IFF if you need to make a
booking or have any questions regarding this
announcement.
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Prohibited Dangerous Goods Air Freight to China |
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A directive from the government of the People's
Republic of China recently announced that effective
immediately - no hazardous or dangerous goods are
permitted via air freight into China.
All airlines have been informed of this new
requirement and no longer accept dangerous goods
via air freight to China.
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Pending Independent Trucker Strike |
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Many independent truckers are feeling the burden of
rising diesel prices. Fuel and maintenence costs
have risen substantially over the past year, which
individuals cannot absorb, as the major trucking
carriers can.
Independent truckers are currently discussing a
nation-wide strike. They believe the country will notice
how much it depends on these truckers, in turn,
allowing them to increase profit margins to
compensate for their rising operating costs.
There are over 500,000 independent drivers in the
United States, but it is difficult to determine how many
will shutdown for the expected 5 to 6 day strike.
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