Based upon the softening of fuel prices during the latest monitoring period, TACA’s current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), will be adjusted with effect from November 16th, 2006 to the following levels:
Traffic to/from and via:
Atlantic/Gulf Coast Ports: $ 395 per 20ft container, $ 790 per 40/45ft container WM $40.00
Pacific Coast Ports: $ 593 per 20ft container, $ 1186 per 40/45ft container, WM $59.00
With respect to Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), based on the latest monitoring of relevant currency values, the current Tariff published level will remain unchanged at 8% (eight) percent through, at least, December 15th 2006.
The TACA BAF and CAF to apply from December 16th, 2006, will be announced on a minimum of 30 days notice. Appropriate details will be published timely in TACA’s relevant tariffs and on its website.
This was issued for and on behalf of the following TACA Parties:
Atlantic Container Line A.B.
Maersk Line
Mediterranean Shipping Co.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line
Orient Overseas Container Line
For further details please go to the TACA website: www.tacaconf.com
Atlantic BAF and CAF will apply as above
The TACA Atlantic BAF levels will apply to at least the end of December; lump sum CAF levels from November 1st will be USD 60/20’ and USD 80/40-45’.
For more information on any of the above items please contact your local OOCL sales office.
