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Hapag-Lloyd to impose terminal handling charges at facility in Abidjan in June
FOLLOWING the significant increase of operational cost by Abidjan Terminal, Hapag-Lloyd is forced to apply a terminal handling charge (THC) starting June 5 (load date / discharge date) to recover these operational costs.
Hapag-Lloyd will separate the ocean freight from port charges with the introduction of this auxiliary surcharge, according to the American Journal of Transportation.
The THC payable in Abidjan at import and export at the following levels: dry container: EUR115 (US$129)/150 per TEU/FEU; reefer container: EUR165/200 per TEU/FEU; and special equipment (open top / flat, etc): EUR170/210 per TEU/FEU.
The charge will be subject to VAT according to local law, the shipping line added.
Hapag-Lloyd will separate the ocean freight from port charges with the introduction of this auxiliary surcharge, according to the American Journal of Transportation.
The THC payable in Abidjan at import and export at the following levels: dry container: EUR115 (US$129)/150 per TEU/FEU; reefer container: EUR165/200 per TEU/FEU; and special equipment (open top / flat, etc): EUR170/210 per TEU/FEU.
The charge will be subject to VAT according to local law, the shipping line added.
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