Central America Discussion Agreement adds Honduras security charge
Members lines of the Central America Discussion Agreement, a carrier agreement in the U.S./Central American trade, are implementing a “Honduran Port Security Charge” for all cargo to and from Honduras, effective Feb. 10.
The security charges will be:
* $1 per cubic meter or 1,000 kilos, with a minimum charge of $5 for breakbulk and less-than-containerload cargo.
* $10 per unit for all roll-on/roll-off cargo.
* $20 per container or trailer.
Members of the Central American Discussion Agreement are APL, Crowley Liner Services, Dole Ocean Cargo Express, Great White Fleet, Lykes Lines, Maersk Sealand and Seaboard Marine.