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    Bill of Lading Free Time

    Dear Customer, We would like to inform you that starting 15th March 2021, CMA CGM Canada will be aligning with CMA CGM’s global practice of not displaying freetime on our Bills of Lading. As you are aware, the freetime arrangements and agreements we have with our Customers is a highly commercial

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    CANADA INTERMODAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS GUIDELINE FOR 2021

    Dear valued Customer and Agencies, Please find Canada’s Intermodal Weight Restrictions Guideline and applicable Overweight Surcharges that apply. Spring Thaw projected dates now available at following link:

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    General Rate Increase eff. March 8th, 2021

    Dear Valued Customer, Please note that CMA CGM will apply a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all exports out of Canada West Coast for dry cargo as follows: Origin: Vancouver & Prince Rupert and points in Canada Destination: Worldwide Amount: USD 50/teu Effective date: March 8th, 2021

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    Subject: General Rate Increase – Trans-Pacific Eastbound Market

    Dear Customer, Please be advised that a General Rate Increase (GRI) will apply to tariff or service contract rates on all cargo moving from Asia to USA and Canada. Effective Date: January 1st, 2021 (Cargo receipt date at origin) Origin: Asia/Far East and Bangladesh Ports of Loading Destination:

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    East and West Coast Port Congestion – Increase of dwell time

    Dear valued Customer and Agencies, As you are aware, the Montreal port strike has generated a slowdown of operations resulting in a negative impact on all steamship lines and impeding CMA’s ability to move cargo in a timely manner and maintain same level of service. This recent work stoppage has

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    CMA CGM Announces Simplification of Transpacific Trade

    Dear Valued Customer, Putting clients at the center of our business is a vital part of the Group’s strategy. We continually optimize our operations so we can deliver an even more focused and streamlined customer experience. To further strengthen and improve our overall service offering, we are

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    Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) - Reefer

    Dear Valued Customer, CMA CGM informs its customers that the operational situation in Manila and Subic ports, Philippines has improved. Consequently, CMA CGM will cancel the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) applicable to reefer imports into Manila and Subic ports as from May 20th, 2020 . Please

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    NEW MONCTON CONTAINER YARD

    Dear Valued Customer, CMA CGM Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new Container Yard in Moncton, NB! This innovative solution will facilitate the access to New Brunswick, PEI & Gaspésie markets to/from the port of Halifax with direct Through Bill of Lading. In partnership with CN

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    Canada ISPS Terminal Surcharge Update (Export)

    Dear Valued Customer, CMA CGM informs its customers of the updated amounts of the ISPS (International Ship & Port facility Security code) Terminal surcharge in Canada. Perimeter : Canada all ports - Export Cargo : dry, reefer Amount : USD 10 per unit Payment : prepaid Effective Date :

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    Canada Exports – General Rate Increase Effective May 13th , 2020

    Dear Valued Customer, Please note that CMA CGM Canada will apply a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all exports out of Canada West Coast for dry cargo as follows: Origin range : Vancouver & Prince Rupert and points in Canada Destination range : Worldwide Amount : USD 100.00 per unit – all