Fri 4 Apr 2008, 08:41 GMT

BAF for Far East to North America is announced


Maersk Bunker Adjustment Factor for Far East to USA and Canada trades is revised.



Maersk Line is to introduce a new Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) in the Far East to USA and Canada trade tariff. The changes will take effect next month. As of 1 May 2008 the BAF for both dry and refrigerated containers will be:

Far East to United States (Pacific - West Coast), Canada (Pacific - West Coast), and Guam :

USD 125 per 20' container
USD 250 per 40', 40' high cube and 45' containers

Far East to United States (Atlantic - East Coast, Gulf) and Canada (Atlantic - East Coast) :

USD 195 per 20' container
USD 390 per 40', 40' high cube and 45' containers

United States (Pacific - West Coast), Canada (Pacific - West Coast), and Guam to Far East:

USD 55 per 20' container
USD 110 per 40', 40' high cube and 45' containers

United States (Atlantic - East Coast, Gulf) and Canada (Atlantic - East Coast) to Far East:

USD 85 per 20' container
USD 170 per 40', 40' high cube and 45' containers

Prices will then be revised on a quarterly basis.

This latest BAF change forms part of Maersk Line's BAF roll-out schedule for 2008 and 2009. On July 1 2008, the BAF for westbound transatlantic routes is due to be revised.


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