June 1, from East Asia and Southeast Asia to North America all cargo, charged the Panama Canal surcharge PCC.
A few days ago, Hapg-Lloiter issued an announcement stating that because the water level of Panama's Gatung Lake is below normal levels, the passage of the Panama Canal ships caused serious draft restrictions.
In view of this, the company will from June 1, 2023, from East Asia and Southeast Asia to North America all cargo, the Panama Canal surcharge PCC(PANAMA CANAL CHARGE).
The PCC charges, including from East Asia and Southeast Asia to North America's EC1, EC2, EC6 routes, specifically from Japan, South Korea, Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines to the United States, Canada routes.
The fee is 500 USD/TEU.
Hapg-Lloiter said that in view of the EC1, EC2, EC6 routes will be affected by charges, it is recommended that customers consider booking the company's EC4, EC5, AA7 routes.
Source: China Shipping Weekly