Panama Fresh Water Fee (PFW)

Dear Customer,

OOCL wishes to advise with effective 01st April 2020 (based on cargo receive date), a new surcharge for all cargo to North America and Latin America via PANAMA CANAL, due to lack of fresh water in Panama Canal, as per below:

Panama Fresh Water Fee (PFW)

Charge quantum is USD 15/30 per 20’/40’ to be paid together with ocean freight

Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of OOCL. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our local customer representatives.

Yours faithfully,

OOCL (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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