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AgOTC Identifies Container Fee Issues Affecting Shippers
The Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition (AgOTC) on Tuesday (Aug. 29) identified container fee issues that affect shippers.
As a point of clarification, the Port of Houston $40 per container fee applies to only cargo transiting the port terminals and not to cargo on ships passing through the port. AgOTC noted an American Shipper had this information incorrect in a wire story.
Additionally, Maersk announced Monday (Aug. 28) a $25 container fee for cargo from the United States to Costa Rica. AgOTC said this could set a precedent that could be applied to other cargo.
Shippers are waiting for the California Legislature to vote on a proposed $30 container fee for all containers transiting Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. According to AgOTC, the problem with this proposal to generate revenue is the intended expenditure of the funds is vague.
AgOTC recognizes improvements are needed at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, but the proposal in front of the California Legislature allows the funds collected to be used for a broad array of eligible uses, such as environmental and health needs in California.
For more information, see the AgOTC Fees Statement and the AgOTC Container Fee Update.
Industry News
AgOTC Identifies Container Fee Issues Affecting Shippers
The Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition (AgOTC) on Tuesday (Aug. 29) identified container fee issues that affect shippers.
As a point of clarification, the Port of Houston $40 per container fee applies to only cargo transiting the port terminals and not to cargo on ships passing through the port. AgOTC noted an American Shipper had this information incorrect in a wire story.
Additionally, Maersk announced Monday (Aug. 28) a $25 container fee for cargo from the United States to Costa Rica. AgOTC said this could set a precedent that could be applied to other cargo.
Shippers are waiting for the California Legislature to vote on a proposed $30 container fee for all containers transiting Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. According to AgOTC, the problem with this proposal to generate revenue is the intended expenditure of the funds is vague.
AgOTC recognizes improvements are needed at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, but the proposal in front of the California Legislature allows the funds collected to be used for a broad array of eligible uses, such as environmental and health needs in California.
For more information, see the AgOTC Fees Statement and the AgOTC Container Fee Update.