More shipper pain on the way as carriers levy new peak season surcharges
Ocean carriers have continued their flurry of surcharge and rate increase announcements, which “continue to ...
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By Mike Wackett
As oil prices head north again, ocean carriers are preparing to ramp up low-sulphur fuel surcharges to add to the misery of shippers struggling with sky-high freight rates, surcharges and premium fees.
Since early September, the price of Brent crude has increased by 41%, to $55 ...
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