MSC Announcement: temporary port rotation change − Gulf to SAEC String 1

Please take note of the announcements below:

• TEMPORARY PORT ROTATION CHANGE − GULF TO SAEC STRING 1
• IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA
• IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA & CANADA WEST COAST

TEMPORARY PORT ROTATION CHANGE − GULF TO SAEC STRING 1

As they aim to maintain schedule reliability, MSC has decided to temporarily adjust the rotation of its Gulf to SAEC String 1 service.

Consequently, they will omit the port of Navegantes for one cycle starting from the GSL ARCADIA voyage number 404S/409N until MSC LOS ANGELES 411S/417N.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.

GRI - General Rate Increase

SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA

Effective date January 29th, 2024 - Cancelled

Please be advised that the following General Rate Increase (GRI) announced for January 29th, 2024, has been CANCELLED.

Cargo from: IPAK (India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka) & MIDDLE EAST (Bahrain / Iraq / Kuwait / Oman / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Saudi Arabia (Dammam & Jubail only))

To: USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN

• USD 1000 X 20’DV
• USD 1000 X 40’DV/HC

Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT.

PSS - Peak Season Surcharge

SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA & CANADA WEST COAST

Effective date February 24th, 2024

Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective February 24^th, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.

Cargo from: IPAK (India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh) & MIDDLE EAST (Bahrain / Iraq / Kuwait / Oman / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Saudi Arabia (Dammam & Jubail only))

To: USA & CANADA West Coast

• USD $500 x Dry & Reefer Container

Note that PSS is also applicable for SOC & SOT