To protect cargo, avoid incurring costly delays and fines from authorities, and to assist the ocean carrier upon request; MSC strongly recommends shippers, packers, consolidators, and merchant hauler truckers acting on behalf of the Shipper’s interest, take clear photographs of the following when preparing shipments for transit:
The cargo stuffed inside the container prior to closing the container doors
A close-up of the seal showing the seal number legibly, prior to affixing to the container; and
The seal properly affixed to the inner right locking hasp or lower right locking rod cam
GFS - Global Fuel Surcharge
SCOPE: ASIA TO USA
Effective February 1st, 2023
Please be advised that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the below GFS (Global Fuel Surcharge) with the following quantum and effective dates for all shipments from Asia to the USA:
