Member Lines wish to inform their customers that following the monthly caf review, a Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) of + 19.73% will apply with effect from 1st September to 30th September 2008.

The next review period will be August 2008, the result of which will become effective from 1st October 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 September 2008:-

From/to UK, North West Continent, Scandinavia and the Baltic.
FCL Cargo: USD 525.00 per TEU
LCL Cargo: USD 52.50 W/M
Breakbulk Cargo: Plus 146%

From/to the Mediterranean
FCL Cargo: USD 500.00 per TEU
LCL Cargo: USD 50.00 W/M
Breakbulk Cargo: Plus 140%

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