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MSC OVW scope: Import Middle East / Indian sub-continent to USA

Jul 12, 2021

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. has filed and will apply the OVW (Over Weight Surcharge) with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments from the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent to USA.  

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

To: USA and Puerto Rico
SOC & SOT are subject to the announced increase.

  • USD 500 per 20' Equipment if gross weight exceeds 18MT

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