BAF for Transatlantic trades is announced

Tue 3 Jun 2008, 12:18 GMT

BAF for Transatlantic trades is announced

New BAF for dry and refrigerated containers to come into effect in July.

Shipping firm Maersk Line has announced that its new Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for Transatlantic trades will come into effect on July 1st 2008.

As of this date the BAF for both dry and refrigerated containers will be as follows:

Transatlantic – Eastbound:

* USD 115 per 20’ container
* USD 230 per 40’ container

Transatlantic – Westbound:

* USD 140 per 20’ container
* USD 280 per 40’ container

Transatlantic – Eastbound (origin US West Coast only):

* USD 170 per 20’ container
* USD 340 per 40’ container

Transatlantic – Westbound (destination US West Coast only):

* USD 210 per 20’ container
* USD 420 per 40’ container

The company says it will revise the BAF on a quarterly basis.

For more information on the Maersk Line BAF formula and calculator, please visit maerskline.com/baf.

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