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Liners Turn to Surcharges as Reefers Get Diverted amid Plug Shortage at Chinese Ports

February 18, 2020

Via: World Maritime News

Refrigerated containers, commonly referred to as reefers, are used for the transportation of perishable goods. When unloaded at a terminal they need to be connected to a reefer plug on shore to keep the goods refrigerated until they are picked […]


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Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Global Vessel Risk Surcharge for Arabian Gulf Cargo

July 5, 2019

Via: World Maritime News

The company said that operating costs for its services have increased in the Middle East Gulf region as a result of tanker attacks that took place in the Strait of Hormuz. As of July 15, 2019, the surcharge of USD […]