Member Lines wish to inform their customers that following the monthly caf review, a Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) of + 18.93% will apply with effect from 1st August to 31st August 2008.

The next review period will be July 2008, the result of which will become effective from 1st September 2008.

BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR

IPBCC Member Lines wish to advise their customers that following the monthly review of bunker costs, the following levels will apply with effect from 1st August 2008:

From/to UK, North West Continent, Scandinavia and the Baltic.
FCL Cargo: USD 460.00 per TEU
LCL Cargo: USD 46.00 W/M
Breakbulk Cargo: Plus 128%

From/to the Mediterranean
FCL Cargo: USD 435.00 per TEU
LCL Cargo: USD 43.50 W/M
Breakbulk Cargo: Plus 122%

Member Lines will continue to monitor bunker costs and the level of BAF will be kept under regular review.

Further details may be obtained from Member Lines' offices