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TACA continues to suspend L.A.-Long Beach congestion surcharge

TACA continues to suspend L.A.-Long Beach congestion surcharge

   Shipping lines of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement have extended through Oct. 31 the suspension of their congestion surcharge for the Californian ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

   TACA’s congestion surcharges had been $200 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-45-foot container. Prior to Nov. 1, TACA will confirm either a further period of suspension, or the reapplication of the surcharge.

   TACA member lines are Atlantic Container Line, Hapag Lloyd Container Linie, Mediterranean Shipping Co., A.P. Moller-Maersk Sealand, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Orient Overseas Container Line, and P&O Nedlloyd.