CMA CGM announces Container Safety Charge at Pointe Noire (Congo)
posted by AJOT | Mar 15 2016 at 12:20 PM | Liner Shipping
The government of the Republic of Congo has decided by Decree nr. 12369 dated May 15th, 2015 to implement an inspection of all import and export containers in Pointe Noire.
In compliance with this governmental regulation, CMA CGM Group will implement a new surcharge, "Container Safety Charge" also called "PHI" (Government Agency Inspection Service).
The "Container Safety Charge" will be applicable in addition to the ocean freight as follows:
Pointe Noire Import & Export containers
All cargo including dry, reefer, out of gauge and breakbulk
Payable at Pointe Noire
USD 10 per container
Effective from April 1st, 2016 for all trades except USA
Effective from April 15th, 2016 (gate-in) for USA trade subject to FMC filing