Seaboard adds Cayman Island congestion surcharge
Seaboard Marine is implementing a port congestion surcharge for all southbound cargo carried into Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
The charge, effective Feb. 20, will be $500 per 20-foot container or $1,000 per 40-foot or larger container.
“This charge has been implemented as a result of the significant vessel delays incurred while berthing in Georgetown. These delays are creating significant increases in operational costs and also impacting delivery timing locally,” Seaboard said in a statement.
The carrier said the surcharge will be withdrawn 45 days after conditions at the Georgetown port return to normal.