As an offset to the costs associated with the continuing rise in fuel prices, the members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association hereby announce an increase in the Bunker Surcharge effective Sunday, April 1, 2012. The increase is applicable on Imports and Exports and will be assessed as follows:

BUNKER SURCHARGE Imports and Exports	Effective April 1, 2012 Increase Over Members' Present Levels
20'	$45.00
40'	$90.00
Over 40'	$101.00

The Bunker Surcharge is assessed in addition to all other charges, and applies to all tariff and service contract rates in the U.S. This increase will affect the following Southbound and Northbound services: between the United States and the Caribbean destinations of: Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, St Barths, St Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent, Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname.

For additional information please contact your carrier of choice.

BERNUTH
CROWLEY
SEABOARD MARINE
SEAFREIGHT LINE
ZIM