CARIBBEAN SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION
FMC Agreement No. 205-010979
Florida Shipowners Group Inc
FMC Agreement No.011953
101 N.E. Third Avenue – Suite 1500,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1181
Tel (954) 332-3750 Fax (954) 332-3693
Email joe@floridashipowners.com
April 16, 2010
Subject: Charges Imposed by Operateurs Portuaires Reunis, S.A in Haiti
Dear Valued Customer:
The Haiti member carriers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association were informed on short notice that effective Friday, April 16, 2010 container charges will be imposed by "Operateurs Portuaires Reunis, S.A." in Haiti. These charges are beyond the control of our members and are payable to OPR, S.A.
The purpose of the charge is to compensate OPR, S.A. who has been authorized by the Haitian Government to operate the barges in Port au Prince that are acting as floating piers.
They will be assessing charges against all cargoes/containers that are loaded to or discharged from the barges.
The charges will be as follows:
| Commercial Cargo |
$300/Cont Imports |
$50/Cont Exports full |
| Relief Cargo |
$150/Cont Imports |
$50/Cont Exports full |
| Apparel/807 |
$100/Cont Imports |
$50/Cont Exports full |
| Vehicles/Equipment |
$5/CBM |
$5/CBM |
Please be guided accordingly.
The Haiti Member Carriers of the CSA
Crowley Maritime
Seaboard Marine
Seafreight Line
ZIM
