(The Journal of Commerce)
Maersk Sealand, citing the cost of complying with the International Ship and Port Facility Code, is imposing a "carrier security charge" of $6 per container, effective Oct. 2, 2004. It said the charge will
cover the security costs incurred by the carrier, vessel security risk assessment; vessel certification; related security implementation; and administrative and operational expenses.
"In addition to the
'carrier security surcharge,' origin and/or destination 'terminal security' charges will be passed on separately as these charges are verified as acceptable and reasonable," Maersk Sealand said.
Several
terminals have already indicated that they will soon introduce ISPS charges, collected from the shipping lines.
"We will audit these ISPS related costs to ensure that the amount is reasonable and that it
does not include a profit element to the terminals," the carrier said. |
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