Below are the FAK rates for a sample list of corridors, commodities and container types where the rate increase is effective. As always, please visit my.safmarine.com for a quote, or your rate sheets or contracts will provide you with full details of your latest rates.
OriginsDestinationsCommodityRate levels (USD)Effective start dateEffective end date
20DC40DC40High
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAEBanjul, GMFAK2225445044501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Conakry, GNFAK2225445044501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Bissau, GWFAK3475695069501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Nouakchott, MRFAK1975395039501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Dakar, SNFAK1975395039501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
OriginsDestinationsCommodityRate levels (EUR)Effective start dateEffective end date
20DC40DC40High
Bandar Abbas, IranBanjul, GMFAK15501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Conakry, GNFAK21501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Bissau, GWFAK33001-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Nouakchott, MRFAK19001-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Dakar, SNFAK19001-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
  • The above rates are inclusive of Basic Freight Rate (BAS), Bunker Adjustment Factor (SBF), , Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS),
  • The above rates are subject to, Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). Detailed levels of [THC and PSS] can be found here.
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges.
  • Other corridors, commodities and container types (including reefers) that are not listed above may also be subject to increases.
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Safmarine tariff shall not be binding on Safmarine unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.

Rate Announcement – Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain to West Africa

As Safmarine strives to continue to offer you a broad portfolio of services, we are announcing an increase in FAK rates (Freight All Kinds). Below are the FAK rates for a sample list of corridors, commodities and container types where the rate increase is effective. As always, please visit my.safmarine.com for a quote, or your rate sheets or contracts will provide you with full details of your latest rates.

OriginsDestinationsCommodityRate levels (USD)Effective start dateEffective end date
20DC40DC40High
Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaBanjul, GMFAK1920338033801-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Conakry, GNFAK1750355035501-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Bissau, GWFAK2420508050801-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Nouakchott, MRFAK1750350035001-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
Dakar, SNFAK1620298029801-May-17Until further notice, but not beyond 31-May-2017
  • The above rates are inclusive of Basic Freight Rate (BAS), Bunker Adjustment Factor (SBF), , Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS),
  • The above rates are subject to, Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). Detailed levels of [THC and PSS] can be found here.
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges.
  • Other corridors, commodities and container types (including reefers) that are not listed above may also be subject to increases.
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Safmarine tariff shall not be binding on Safmarine unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
Source: safmarine
2017-04-12

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