Customer Notice – Peak Season Surcharge – ASIA TO PACIFIC ISLANDS
Swire Shipping wishes to advise that due to escalating operating costs resulting from port congestion, equipment imbalance, and increased cargo demand, a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be introduced, effective from 15th August 2024:
| Date | Origin Region | Destination Region | 20’ Equipment | 40’ Equipment | Breakbulk |
| From 01/07/24 to 14/08/24 | North Asia, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Middle East Gulf, Indian Sub-continent, Europe, and Africa | American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna | USD 500 | USD 1000 | USD 30/rt |
| From 15/08/24 | USD 1000 | USD 2000 | USD 60/rt |
The increase, which will be applied as a surcharge, will be invoiced to the freight payer for any shipment with a Bill of Lading date of 15th August 2024 or later.
For destinations regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), PSS application will be from 26th August 2024.
We thank you for your understanding and recognition of the necessary investments Swire Shipping must make to maintain our market-leading port coverage and service frequency.
Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local representative.