Implementation of Low Sulfur Fuel Charge - Latin America to North America & North America to Latin America

06 Aug 2012

Hapag-Lloyd will implement the following Low Sulfur Fuel Charge (LSF) effective September 6, 2012.

We would like to inform you that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially designated waters off the North American Coast as an Area in which stringent international emissions standards will apply for all ships. The North America Emissions Control Area (ECA) has been enforced since August 1st, 2012.

As a result, Hapag-Lloyd will have to buy more expensive fuel with only 1% sulfur content when sailing within 200 nautical miles of the North American Coast.

Due to the increased cost Hapag-Lloyd is forced to implement a Low Sulfur Fuel Charge (LSF).

We would like to inform you that with effect from September 6, 2012 Hapag-Lloyd will implement the following Low Sulfur Fuel Charge (LSF) in the trade between Latin America to North America and North America to Latin America as follows:

Latin America to North America (LANA)

USD 10 per TEU

North America to Latin America (NALA)

USD 10 per TEU