Maersk announces congestion surcharge if US port strike goes ahead

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This Port Congestion Surcharge (CON) is applicable to all shipments to/from ports in the United States. This also includes import shipments to the United States that are routed through Canada. The amounts of the surcharge are as follow and are applicable to both dry and reefer shipments: $800 per 20’ container, $1,000 per 40’ STD, $1,125 per 40’ HC, $1,266 per 45’ container.