Dear customer,

we would like to inform you about the Westbound GRI as well as various Surcharges effective April 1st, 2008:

Westbound only

General Rate Increase (GRI)       USD 200/Teu for dry & reefer containers
excl. Japan - to N. Europe, Baltic, Scandinavia and Med

Heavy Weight Container (CWC)    USD 200/20ft container 
cargo weight exceeding 18 tons, applicable from ALL loadregions.

Please note that all previous Heavy weight charges (CWC & CWX) will expire March 31st, 2008. North China 20ft Container Premium (CPR) will remain unchanged USD 250/20ft container.

Suez Canal Transit Charge (SUZ) USD 9/Teu

Eastbound & Westbound

Low Sulphur Charge (MAR)           USD 9/Teu


Please contact your local OOCL office in case of any questions.