Here's an update on the Emergency Space Contingency surcharge from Ecuador, Peru and Chile to West Africa

An Emergency Space Contingency Surcharge (ESC) is coming into effect for reefer cargo loading from Chile, Peru and Ecuador to West Africa. This ESC will apply from December 1, 2024, to all reefer containers, and will be valid until further notice.

The details for this ESC are listed below:

• USD 300 per reefer container

For your reference, the geographical scope of this ESC is explained below:

• From: Chile, Peru and Ecuador
• To West Africa: Angola, Republic of the Congo, Demoratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.), Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Mauretania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal.

If you require more information related to the above ESC, please contact our teams at your nearest location who will assist you with your individual situation.