Beacon - International Despatch Limited

Newsletter Aug 2008
Created by John on 10/14/2008

Beacon International Despatch Ltd - Newsletter August 2008

Beacon International Despatch Ltd.-Newsletter

August, 2008

CANADA TRANSPACIFIC STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (CTSA) NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

Major Trans-Pacific shipping lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA), wish to advise their customers that effective September 1st, 2008, the Fuel Recovery Charge and Currency Adjustment Factor will be at the following levels:

Fuel Recovery Charge

US$1192.00 per 20ft container
US$1490.00 per 40ft container
US$1676.00 per 40ft high cube container
US$1886.00 per 45ft container
US$ 33.00 W/M

Currency Adjustment Factor - 7% - Applicable from all origins including Japan and the PRC

The members will continue to monitor fuel prices and exchange rates and will notify their customers of any further adjustments. CTSA is a group of 12 ocean and intermodal transportation companies serving the trade from Asia to Canada.

DFAIT - EXPORT CONTROLS UPDATED GUIDE

Export controls ensure that Canadian exports remain consistent with Canada's foreign policy, including the country's commitments to maintain international security and to implement intergovernmental agreements.

For detailed information, please consult the latest version of A Guide to Canada's Export Controls. The Guide includes the latest version of the Export Control List (ECL). Click on the following link for the guide:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/eicb/military/documents/exportcontrols2006-en.pdf

US CBP NOTICE = CONTAINER SEAL REQUIREMENT

World Trade Interactive - Container Seal Requirement Takes Effect Oct. 15. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that all loaded containers, including foreign cargo remaining on board, arriving by vessel at a port of entry in the U.S. on or after Oct. 15 are required to be sealed with a seal meeting the International Organization for Standardization Publicly Available Specification 17712 standard.

This standard is being imposed pursuant to the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 because the Department of Homeland Security did not issue by April 1, 2008, an interim final rule establishing minimum standards and procedures for securing containers in transit to the U.S.

MOL IMPLEMENTS B.C. CARBON TAX SURCHARGE

July 28, 2008 - MOL, as a CTSA carrier will implement the BC Carbon Tax Surcharge with effect the following dates on shipments from Asia to Canada:

Taiwan: September 1st, 2008
China: September 15th, 2008
All other origins: August 7th, 2008

The BC Carbon Tax Surcharge will be $3.00 USD per 20 ft container, and $6.00 USD for all other container sizes. The BC Carbon Tax Surcharge will be applicable only to rail moves originating in or transiting through the Province of British Columbia.

Shipments terminating in local Vancouver, or moving through British Columbia by truck are currently not subject to this surcharge. Please note that this is a pass through charge, as this charge was originally levied by the British Columbia government against the railways.

If you do require any additional information or clarification, please contact your local MOL Representative