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  • 2012

    GRI announcement for export cargo from Turkey to South America East Coast 03/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on export cargo from Turkey to South America East Coast as of March 15, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for export cargo from South America East Coast to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Near East
    03/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on export cargo from South America East Coast to North West Continent, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Black Sea, Africa, Middle East and India/Pakistan as of March 2012.

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    BUC Announcement for cargo from South Africa to East Africa northbound
    03/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented for cargo from South Africa to East Africa northbound as of March 1st, 2012.

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    CGS announcement on cargo for the port of Mombasa 03/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) to be implemented on cargo for the port of Mombasa as of  March 1st, 2012 B/L date.

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    GRI announcement for export cargo from North Europe to Indian Sub-Continent Destinations 03/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply GRI's, to be implemented on all cargo from North Europe to Indian Sub-Continent Destinations as of March 1st and April 1st, 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo between North Europe and the West Coast of South America, southbound and northbound 02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo between North Europe and the West Coast of South America, southbound and northbound, effective as of March 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  March 1st, 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast
    02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast as of  the 1st of March 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from NWC to South America East Coast
    02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the North West Continent / UK to South America East Coast as of  the 1st of March 2012.

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    Business Plan announcement for cargo from the Far East to Europe Westbound 02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of its Business Plan for cargo from the Far East to Europe Westbound for March 2012

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    Rate Restoration announcement on cargo from the Middle East, India & Pakistan to East Africa 02/02/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on cargo from from the Middle East, India & Pakistan to East Africa.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico to Relay Destinations
    31/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo from the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico to Relay Destinations, effective as of March 1st, 2012.

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    CGS announcement on cargo for the port of Poti, Georgia 31/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) to be implemented on cargo for the port of Poti, Georgia as of  February 1st, 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the U.S.A. to the West Coast of South America and Cartagena 30/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo from the U.S.A. to the West Coast of South America and Cartagena, effective as of March 1st, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for export cargo from Canada to European and Mediterranean destinations 26/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on export cargo from Canada to North European and Mediterranean destinations as of March 1st, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for export cargo from Canada to the Far East and South Asia 26/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on export cargo from Canada to the Far East and South Asia as of March 1st, 2012.

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    CGS announcement on cargo for the port of Mombasa 24/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) to be implemented on cargo for the port of Mombasa as of  February 1st, 2012 B/L date.

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    Pre-shipment Inspection for cargo with final destination Tanzania 24/01/2012
    The Tanzanian Bureau of Standards will implement a ‘pre-shipment inspection’ as from the 1st of February 2012.

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    2012 Spring Thaw Restrictions in Canada 24/01/2012
    Please note Canada Spring Thaw Restrictions will be in effect from March 1st to May 30, 2012.

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    Piracy Risk Surcharge - South Africa / East Africa trade 23/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an increase to the Piracy Risk Surcharge to be implemented on cargo between South Africa and East Africa as of February 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo between South Africa and East Africa 23/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on cargo between South Africa and East Africa as of February 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from Turkey to South America East Coast 23/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from Turkey to South America East Coast destinations as of February 15, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from the U.S.A. to South African destinations 20/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on cargo from the U.S.A. to South African destinations as of March 1st, 2012 April 1st, 2012 [- amended February 02] .

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    GRI announcement for cargo from Canada to South African destinations 20/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI, to be implemented on cargo from Canada to South African destinations as of March 1st, 2012 April 1st, 2012 [- amended February 02] .

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    GRI announcement for cargo from India/Pakistan and Persian Gulf to East Africa 18/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from India/Pakistan and Persian Gulf to East African destinations as of February 01, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from the U.S.A. to the Far East 16/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from the U.S.A. to the Far East destinations as of March 01, 2012.

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    Business Plan announcement for cargo from Europe to Far East and Middle East Eastbound 13/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of its Business Plan for cargo from Europe to Far East and Middle East Eastbound for February / March 2012

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    Announcement for cargo from Europe to Iran 12/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply an increase on cargo freight rates from Europe to Iran as of February 01, 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between the Adriatic & Tyrrhenian seas and Greece, Cyprus & Albania
    10/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between the Adriatic & Tyrrhenian seas and Greece, Cyprus & Albania as of February 1st, 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between the Adriatic Sea & the Balkans, Italy and Tyrrhenian ports and Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and the Black Sea 10/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between the Adriatic Sea & the Balkans, Italy and Tyrrhenian ports and Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and the Black Sea as of February 1st, 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between the Adriatic & Tyrrhenian seas, the Black Sea, Greece & Turkey and Israel 10/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between the Adriatic & Tyrrhenian seas, the Black Sea, Greece & Turkey and Israel as of February 1st, 2012.

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    Rate Restoration announcement on reefer cargo from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean 09/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on reefer cargo from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean as of February 1st, 2012.

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    Revised Minimum Tariff on cargo between North Europe and Greece / Turkey 09/01/2012
    Revised Minimum Tariffs on cargo between North Europe and Greece/Turkey valid ffrom January 1st until March 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from North Europe to East Africa 09/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from North Europe to East African destinations as of February 01, 2012.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from the Middle East to Mediterranean and European destinations
    08/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from the Middle East to the Mediterranean and North Europe destinations as of February 01, 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 05/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  February 1st, 2012.

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    Rate Restoration announcement on cargo from India to Europe, the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Black Sea trade lanes.
    05/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on cargo on cargo from India to Europe, the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Black Sea trade lanes as of January 23, 2012.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 02/01/2012
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of February 1st, 2012.

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  • 2011

    GRI announcement for cargo from Australia/NZ to Middle East / Persian Gulf and India/Pakistan 21/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it will apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from Australia/NZ to Middle East / Persian Gulf and India/Pakistan destinations as of January 16, 2012.

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    MSC Won Logistics Award in Logitrans Fair 21/12/2011
    Mediterranean Shipping Company won “Best International Shipping Company" Award in Logistics Category at Logitrans Transport Logistics Fair held between 8-10 December, 2011.
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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast
    21/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast as of  the 15th of January 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to Columbia
    20/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Columbia as of  the 20th of January 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to Central America and the Caribbean
    20/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Central America and the Caribbean as of  the 5th of January 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from italy to the East Mediterranean
    15/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Italy  to East Mediterranean & Black Sea as of  the 1st of January 2012.

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    BAF Announcement on the Wallaby and Panda Services from the Far East to Australia 14/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  January 14, 2012.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 12/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  January 1st, 2012.

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    Changes to the Golden Gate Service rotation 09/12/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is pleased to announce the addition of a direct port of call in Savannah to the Golden Gate Service.

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    Introduction of the new IPANEMA service 09/12/2011
    MSC is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct service between Asia and the South America East Coast.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo for the Cheetah Service from any Asian port to South Africa, Mozambique and East Africa 08/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo for the Cheetah Service westbound as of  January 01, 2012.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 05/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  January 1st, 2012.

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    Further on the announced partnership announcement between MSC and CMA-CGM 05/12/2011
    Follow-up on the announcement of an operating partnership concluded with CMA CGM.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe areas. 02/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from Asia to North Europe, Scandinavia/Baltic, West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa as of  January 01, 2012.

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    Partnership announcement between MSC and CMA-CGM 01/12/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is pleased to announce a broad-based operating partnership spanning several trades has been concluded with CMA CGM.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from the Far East / Asia to Canada 01/12/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to Canada as of  January 1st, 2012.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia
    30/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  January 01, 2012.

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    BAF Announcement on the Capricorn Service from the Far East to Australia 28/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  January 01, 2012.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo for the Panda and Wallaby services 28/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo for the Panda and Wallaby services from the Far East  to Australia as of  January 01, 2012.

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    BAF Announcement on the Wallaby and Panda Services from the Far East to Australia 23/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  November 24, 2011.

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    Upgrade of the Oceania Express service between Panama and Australia / New Zealand
    14/11/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is pleased to announce an upgrade to the Oceania Express service announced last month between Central America and Australia / New Zealand.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
    14/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico as of  the 1st of January 2012.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to Central America and the Caribbean
    14/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Central America and the Caribbean as of  the 15th of December 2011.

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    BUC announcement for cargo from Adriatic and Tyrrhenian ports to East Med. and Black Sea 04/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented on cargo between Adriatic & Tyrrhenian ports and the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea as of  December 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 03/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  December 1st, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 02/11/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  December 1st, 2011.

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    New service announcement between Asia and South America West Coast 21/10/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is pleased to announce that a new Vessel Sharing Agreement has been concluded with CMA CGM and CSAV for the trade between Asia and Mexico, Central America and West Coast of South America.

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    Tariff on cargo between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean 20/10/2011
    Tariffs on cargo between North Europe, Scandinavia & the Baltic and the East Mediterranean as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    CGS announcement on cargo from Asia to the port of Sydney 20/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) to be implemented on cargo from Asia to the port of Sydney as of  November 15, 2011 arrival date.

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    Emergency Bunker Surcharge for the winter season on the Black Sea 17/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an Emergency Bunker Surcharge as of 01 November 2011 on Novorossiysk import and export shipments.

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    M/V Rena (modified) 12/10/2011
    Official MSC statement regarding the M/V Rena accident

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    Rate Restoration announcement on cargo between North Europe, Scandinavia & the Baltic and Greece / Turkey 07/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on cargo between North Europe, Scandinavia & the Baltic and Greece / Turkey as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    MSC India wins Shipping Line of The Year 07/10/2011
    MSC India has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Maritime and Logistics Awards for Best Shipping Line of the Year and Best Container Shipping Line of the Year for the India- European Trade Lane.

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    Revised IMO Surcharge for the Turkish Straits 06/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of new IMO Surcharges to be implemented on import and export cargo in the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea as of the 1st of November 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 04/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  November 1st, 2011.

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    Rate Restoration announcement on cargo from North Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic, the Mediterranean and the Black Seas to the Far East 03/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on cargo from Europe to the Far East as of  October 15, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 03/10/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  November 1st, 2011.

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    Revised IMO Surcharge for the Turkish Straits 29/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of new IMO Surcharges to be implemented on import and export cargo in the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea as of the 17th of October 2011.

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    THC at Koper port 29/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of new THC levels to be implemented on import and export cargo at the port of Koper, Slovenia as of the 17th of October 2011.

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    Oceania Express Service 29/09/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the Oceania Express Service to Australia & New Zealand as of October 7, 2011
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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia
    20/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  November 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo for the Panda and Wallaby services 16/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo for the Panda and Wallaby services from the Far East  to Australia as of  October 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from any Asian port to New Zealand 15/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from any Asian port to New Zealand as of  October 15, 2011.

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    BUC announcement for cargo from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the U.S.A. and the Caribbean 08/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) level to be implemented on cargo from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the U.S.A. and the Caribbean as of  October 01, 2011.

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    BUC announcement for cargo from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Cuba 08/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) level to be implemented on cargo from North Europe & the Mediterranean to Cuba as of  October 01, 2011.

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    GRI & BUC announcement on cargo from the U.S.A. to Central America 07/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) and a Bunker Contribution (BUC) increase on cargo from the U.S.A. to Central America, effective as of October 10, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the U.S.A. to the West Coast of South America 06/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) on cargo from the U.S.A. to the West Coast of South America, effective as of October 01, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 05/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 05/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from the Far East to Australia 01/09/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East to Australia as of  September 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia 30/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  October 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean 29/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Europe to Canada
    26/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Europe to Canada as of  October 17, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Europe to Mexico
    26/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Europe to Mexico as of  October 17, 2011.

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    CGS announcement on cargo from Asia to the port of Tunis / Rades 19/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an increase to the Congestion Surcharge (CGS) to be implemented on cargo from Asia to the port of Tunis as of  August 25, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean area. 19/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean as of  September 05, 2011.

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    Water levels in the St. Laurent River 18/08/2011
    MSC wishes to inform clients of our monitoring of the water level on the St.Lawrence River in the eventuality for the need to introduce a Low Water Surcharge.

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    Rate Restoration announcement on cargo between North Europe, Scandinavia & the Baltic and Greece / Turkey 14/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Restoration to be implemented on cargo between North Europe, Scandinavia & the Baltic and Greece / Turkey as of  October 1st, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 04/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  September 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 03/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  September 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo for the Cheetah Service from any Asian port to South Africa, Indian Ocean, Mozambique and East Africa 03/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo for the Cheetah Service westbound as of  September 01, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargo between the Black Sea and the East Mediterranean
    03/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo between Turkey / Black Sea and the East Mediterranean as of  September 1st, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from italy to the East Mediterranean
    03/08/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Italy  to East Mediterranean & Black Sea as of  September 1st, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia 29/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia (Capricorn Service) as of  September 01, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to Central America and the Caribbean
    28/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Central America and the Caribbean as of  September 1st, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from any Asian port to South Africa 27/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from any Asian port to South Africa as of  August 15, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from any Asian port to New Zealand 26/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from any Asian port to New Zealand as of  August 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Europe (NWC & Med.) to the West Coast of South America
    19/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Europe (NWC & Med.) to the West Coast of South America as of  August 08, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo for the Cheetah Service from any Asian port to South Africa, Indian Ocean, Mozambique and East Africa 18/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo for the Cheetah Service westbound as of  August 01, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from Korea / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan to any Australian port 15/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from Korea / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan to any Australian port as of  August 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Far East to South America East Coast 11/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Far East to South America East Coast as of  August 01, 2011.

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    BAF Announcement on the Wallaby and Panda Services from the Far East to Australia 06/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  July 30, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 05/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  August 1st, 2011.

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    BUC announcement for cargo from Bangladesh to Mediterranean and European destinations
    05/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from Bangladesh to the Mediterranean and North Europe destinations as of  August 01, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 05/07/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  August 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Far East / Asia to Central America East Coast and the Caribbean 30/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Far East / Asia to Central America East Coast and the Caribbean as of  August 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia 30/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  August 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from any Asian port to New Zealand 17/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from any Asian port to any port in new Zealand as of  July 15, 2011.

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    BUC announcement for cargo from Bangladesh to Mediterranean and European destinations
    17/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from Bangladesh to the Mediterranean and North Europe destinations as of  July 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on the Panda and Wallaby Services from the Far East to Australia 16/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  July 15, 2011.

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    PSS Announcement on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the U.S.A. and Canada 14/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the U.S.A. and Canada as of  July 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on the Capricorn Service from Singapore to Australia & NZ 09/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented on the Capricorn Service from Singapore to Australia & NZ as of  July 01, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 07/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  July 1st, 2011.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from the Mediterranean to the U.S.A. 06/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo between the Mediterranean and the U.S.A. as of  July 07, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargo from the Far East to Central America and the Caribbean
    03/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Central America and the Caribbean as of  July 1st, 2011.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from Israel to the U.S.A. 01/06/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from Israel to the U.S.A. as of  July 01, 2011.

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    GRI announcement on cargoes from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian & Mexican destinations 31/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on all cargoes from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian and Mexican destinations as of  July 1st, 2011

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from the Far East to South America East Coast 26/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to South America East Coast as of  July 1st, 2011.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from Asia to European destinations
    20/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it decided to cancel the application of the EBS and apply a GRI to be implemented on cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe destinations as of  July 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on the Cheetah Service from the Far East to South Africa 18/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented from the Far East to South Africa as of  June 15, 2011.

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    FAS Announcement on cargo from the Far East to Central America and the Caribbean
    13/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Fuel Additional Surcharge (FAS) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Central America and the Caribbean as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BAF Announcement on the Wallaby and Panda Services from the Far East to Australia 11/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  June 11, 2011.

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    BAF Announcement on the Capricorn Service from the Far East to New Zealand 10/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to New Zealand as of  June 01, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 09/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BRC announcement between U.S.A. and the West Coast of South America 06/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Recovery Cost surcharge (BRC) for all cargo between the U.S.A. and the West Coast of South America, effective as of June 06, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from the Far East to Panama and Puerto Rico 06/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East  to Panama and Puerto Rico as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BRC announcement between Canada and the West Coast of South America 03/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Recovery Cost surcharge (BRC) to be implemented on Exports from Canada (Montreal & Vancouver) to Central America and the West Coast of South America as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from Bangladesh to the Mediterranean and North Europe 02/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from Bangladesh to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BUC announcement on cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 02/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Compensation (BUC) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe as of  June 1st, 2011.

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    BRC Announcement Exports from South America East Coast to U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America West Coast & Venezuela 02/05/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an update in Bunker Recovery Surcharge effective 1st June 2011.

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    BRC Announcement Exports from Mexico to SAEC and Venezuela 30/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an update in Bunker Recovery Surcharge effective 1st June 2011.

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    BRC Announcement Exports from Canada to SAEC and Venezuela 30/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an update in Bunker Recovery Surcharge effective 1st June 2011.

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    BRC Announcement Exports from USA to SAEC and Venezuela 30/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an update in Bunker Recovery Surcharge effective 1st June 2011.

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    GRI Announcement Exports from USA to Scandinavia and the Baltic region 29/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients that in order to preserve the existing comprehensive range of services between North America & Europe / Mediterranean and to advance freight rates towards a sustainable level, it is necessary to implement a General Rate Increase effective 1st June 2011.

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    Emergency Bunker Surcharge announcement for cargo from Asia to European destinations
    20/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients that it decided to apply an Emergency Bunker Surcharge to be implemented on cargo from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Europe destinations as of  May 15, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from the Far East / Asia to Canada 14/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East / Asia to Canada as of  May 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to South America West Coast 06/04/2011

    MSC announces a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to Columbia and South America West Coast effective as of May 01, 2011.

     


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    BUC Announcement for cargo from Bangladesh to European destinations
    04/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented on cargo between Bangladesh and West and East mediterranean,  Black Sea,  U.K., North West Continent, Scandinavia/Baltic and North Africa as of  May 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement for cargo from Asia to European destinations
    04/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented on cargo between Asia and West and East mediterranean,  Black Sea,  U.K., North West Continent, Scandinavia/Baltic and North Africa as of  May 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on cargo from Asia/Southeast Asia to the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 04/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo from the Far East and Southeast Asia to the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico as of  May 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 04/04/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  May 1st, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe / Mediterranean 31/03/2011
    MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective on the 1st of May 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on the Cheetah Service from the Far East to South Africa 29/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented on cargoes from the Far East to South Africa as of  May 01, 2011.

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    GRI Announcement on the Panda and Wallaby Services from the Far East to Australia 14/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  April 15, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 04/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  April 1st, 2011.

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    Improved MSC Trans-Pacific Services 04/03/2011
    In line with our strategic objective to continue to improve our services and in anticipation of an increase in demand, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the Jaguar Service from Central China to Los Angeles together with enhancements to our existing Trans-Pacific service network

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    FAS announcement between USA and Central America 04/03/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the fuel adjustment surcharge (FAS) for all cargo between USA and Central America, effective as of April 4, 2011 as follows :

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    BRC announcement between USA and the West Coast of South America 04/03/2011
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Recovery Cost surcharge (BRC) for all cargo between USA and the West Coast of South America, effective as of April 4, 2011 as follows

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe / Mediterranean 01/03/2011
    MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st April 2011.

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    GRI announcement for cargo from the Mediterranean to the U.S.A. 01/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented on cargo between the Mediterranean and the U.S.A. as of  April 01, 2011.

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    GRI announcement for U.S.A. to the East Coast of South America 01/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented between the U.S.A. and the East Coast of South America as of  April 01, 2011.

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    BAF announcement for Canada to the East Coast of South America & Venezuela 01/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) to be implemented between Canada and the East Coast of South America & Venezuela as of  April 01, 2011.

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    BRC announcement for U.S.A. to the East Coast of South America & Venezuela 01/03/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Recovery Cost surcharge (BRC) to be implemented between the U.S.A. and the East Coast of South America & Venezuela as of  April 01, 2011.

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    BRC announcement between Canada and the West Coast of South America 21/02/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Recovery Cost surcharge (BRC) to be implemented between Canada (Montreal & Vancouver) and the West Coast of South America as of  March 14, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 08/02/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  March 1st, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian & Mexican destinations 02/02/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian and Mexican destinations as of  March 1st, 2011

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 31/01/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  March 1st, 2011

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    GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to South America West Coast 27/01/2011

    MSC announces a GRI (General Rate Increase) to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to South America West Coast effective as of March 06, 2011.

     


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    GRI ex Bangladesh to North Europe, all MED ports and Black Sea 26/01/2011
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be applied on all cargo outbound from Bangladesh to North European, Mediterranean and Black Sea destinations.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 10/01/2011
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  February 1st, 2011.

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  • 2010

    BAF Announcement on the Wallaby and Panda Services from the Far East to Australia 30/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  January 30, 2011.

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    BAF Announcement on the Capricorn Service from Southeast Asia to New Zealand 27/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia & New Zealand as of  February 01, 2011.

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    California Express extends to Pacific Northwest 15/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the service extension ot the "California Express" service West Med. / USA West Coast Trade effective on the 29th of December 2010.

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    Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Far East/Asia to Canada - January 1st 2011 14/12/2010
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on all cargo ex-Far East/Asia to Canada as of January 1st 2011.

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    GRI on all cargo from SouthEast Asia to Australia 13/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from SouthEast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Viet nam, Singapore) to any Australian ports as of January 15, 2011.

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    GRI on Panda / Wallaby 13/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan to any Australian ports as of January 15, 2011.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 13/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  January 1st, 2011.

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    THC Announcement for China, Import/export all trades 10/12/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to be applied on all cargo inbound to, and outbound from China

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    THC Announcement Xingang to USA 07/12/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to be applied effective January 06, 2011 on all cargo from Xingang, China to the U.S.A.

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    THC Announcement from Japan to USA 03/12/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to be applied effective January 01, 2011 on all cargo from Japan to the U.S.A.

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations 02/12/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of January 1st, 2011

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    MSC Portugal has won Best Shipping Agent Award 01/12/2010
    For the third consecutive year MSC Portugal has been named as the Best Shipping Agent of Portugal.

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    Low Water Surcharge for Manaus, BR 30/11/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the cancellation of a Low Water Surcharge for destination Manaus, BR as of December 01, 2010.

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    Emergency Rate Restoration (ERR) - SLDT Westbound - January 1st 2011 30/11/2010
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will implement an Emergency Rate Restoration (ERR) of USD 300 per TEU to apply as from January 1st 2011

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    General Rate Increase (GRI) - Far East to Caribbean/Central America - January 1st 2011 29/11/2010
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) on all cargo ex-Far East/Asia to the Caribbean and Central America East Coast as of January 1st 2011.

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    Statement regarding the MSC CHITRA casualty (3) 17/11/2010
    Official document download

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    Panama Canal Surcharge announcement for the U.S.A. and Canada to/from South America West Coast 16/11/2010
    MSC announces an increase to the Panama Canal Surcharge (PCS) to be implemented on cargoes moving between the U.S.A. and Canada to/from South America West Coast, effective as of December 15, 2010.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 12/11/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  December 1st, 2010.

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    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Declared Shipping Line of the year 2010 02/11/2010
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are very pleased to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious IFW “Container Line of the Year Award” 2010.

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    Winter Surcharge Announcement for St.Petersburg to/from SAWC, Central America 01/11/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Winter Surcharge to be implemented between St.Petersburg and South America West Coast and Central America from the 1st of December 2010.

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    GRI Announcement from Far East Asia to USA 27/10/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be applied effective December 15, 2010 on all cargo from Far East Asia to the U.S.A.

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    BAF Announcement on the Capricorn Service from Southeast Asia to New Zealand 26/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the BAF level to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia & New Zealand as of  December 01, 2010.

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    Low Water Surcharge for Manaus, BR 15/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the implementation of a Low Water Surcharge as of October 20, 2010 for destination Manaus, BR.

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    GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to South America East Coast 13/10/2010

    MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to South America East Coast effective as of October 25, 2010.

     


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    Low Water Surcharge for Montreal 12/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the cancellation of the Low Water Surcharge as of  November 01, 2010

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    GRI on Panda / Wallaby 12/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan to any Australian ports as of November 1st, 2010.

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    GRI Announcement from North Europe to Far East 11/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be applied on all cargoes from Europe to Far East destinations as of November 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 11/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  November 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian & Mexican destinations 11/10/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canadian and Mexican destinations as of  November 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations - Corrected 30/09/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  November 1st, 2010

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    GRI between Italy and Turkey 28/09/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be applied between Italy and Turkey, effective October 22, 2010

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    GRI from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast (Southbound) 20/09/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be applied from the Mediterranean to South America East Coast, effective October 15, 2010

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    Paraguay Feeder Increase 08/09/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the increase to be implemented on the feeder costs for Paraguay.

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    Service enhancement - California Express 08/09/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a service enhancement concerning the West Med. / USA West Coast Trade taking place with immediate effect.

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    New Import Security Filing (ISF) Search added 08/09/2010
    Import Security Filing – Search by Booking Number – allows our Customers to search for Bill of Lading numbers assigned to specific booking to comply with “ISF” filing requirements for the United States.

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    PSS Announcement from the Far East to New Zealand 01/09/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from the Far East (any Asian port) to New Zealand as of  September 15, 2010

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela 01/09/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC, Central America & Venezuela as of  October 1st, 2010

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    THB Announcement for The port of Vitoria, Brazil 31/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Terminal Handling (THB) to be implemented at the port of Vitoria, Brazil as of 1st October, 2010

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean 31/08/2010
    MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st October 2010.

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    Overweight Surcharge from the Far East to Mediterranean and North Europe 26/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Overweight Surcharge will be suspended to cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean & North Europe ports until further notice.

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    Statement regarding the MSC CHITRA casualty (2) 25/08/2010
    Official document download

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    GRI on Panda / Wallaby 25/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented FROM Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan TO any Australian ports as of  September 15th, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from North Europe to Canada and Mexico 24/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  North Europe to Canada and Mexico as of  October 01, 2010

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    Overweight Surcharge from the Far East to East Med., Red Sea & Black Sea 24/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Overweight Surcharge will be suspended to cargo from the Far East to the East Mediterranean & Black Sea until further notice.

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    GRI - General Rate Increase to Australia ex SEA 23/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented FROM Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore TO all Australian ports as of  October 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations 20/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of October 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 20/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  October 1st, 2010

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    EIC from the Far East to North Europe is suspended until further notice 19/08/2010
    MSC announces the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East in destination to North West Continent, ScanBalt, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean & Black Sea and North Africa is suspended until further notice.

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    Statement regarding the MSC CHITRA casualty 10/08/2010
    Official document download

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    GRI Announcement from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 10/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  October 15, 2010

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    EIC from the Far East to North Europe is suspended 06/08/2010
    MSC announces the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East in destination to North West Continent, ScanBalt, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean & Black Sea and North Africa is suspended until September 01, 2010.

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America 05/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America as of  September 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations 02/08/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of September 1st, 2010

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    Postponment of the PSS from the Far East to Australia 29/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the postponment of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)  from the Far East to Australia to September 01, 2010

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    EIC from the Far East to North Europe 29/07/2010
    MSC announces various Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East in destination to North West Continent, ScanBalt, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean & Black Sea and North Africa applicable as of August 01, 2010.

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to New Zealand 27/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to New Zealand as of  August 15, 2010

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    PSS Announcement from the Far East to Australia 27/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  August 15, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 26/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  September 1st, 2010

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    Introduction to the European Union's Advance Cargo Declaration 21/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Introduction of the European Union's Advance Cargo Declaration on January 01, 2011

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    For customers with Canadian Import cargo onboard the M/V MSC Alyssa Voy. 27a and MSC Aniello 251W28 21/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a local strike in Montreal and of the resulting end-of-voyage at Halifax.

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    Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to East Med. & Black Sea 19/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) will be suspended to cargo from the Far East to the East Mediterranean & Black Sea until the 14th of August 2010.

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    PSS increase from NWC to South America East Coast (Southbound) 15/07/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a PSS increase to be applied from North Europe to South America East Coast, effective September 06, 2010

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    PSS Announcement from Far East to USA 15/07/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on August 15, 2010 on all cargo from the Far East to the U.S.A.

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    PSS Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia 14/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  August 15, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to Central America and Caribbean 13/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East/Asia to Central America/Caribbean as of August 15, 2010

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    Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to South America East Coast 12/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) will be applied also to cargo from the Far East to South America East Coast as of the 1st of August 2010..

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America 08/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America as of  August 1st, 2010

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    PSS Announcement from the Far East to Angola 07/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from the Far East to Angola as of  August 15, 2010

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    Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to North Africa 07/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East to North Africa will be postponed to the 1st of August 2010..

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    GRI Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia 05/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  August 1st, 2010

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    Low Water Surcharge for Montreal 02/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Low Water Surcharge to be implemented from North Europe to Canada as of  August 01, 2010

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    Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to the Middle East 01/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East to the Middle East will be applied as of July 15, 2010.

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to Middle East and ISC 01/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan and Korea to the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent as of  July 15, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations 01/07/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of August 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 25/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  August 1st, 2010

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    Reintroduction of the Eagle Service in the Trans-Pacific Trade 23/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the reintroduction of the Eagle Service in the Trans-Pacific Trade as of  July 10th 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to Central America and Caribbean 23/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East/Asia to Central America/Caribbean as of  July 15, 2010

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    Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) 21/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East with destination to Red Sea, Mediterranean and North Europe is suspended until July 14, 2010.

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to the U.S.A. and Canada 18/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  the Far East to the U.S.A. and Canada as of  July 18, 2010

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    ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 11/06/2010
    MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective August 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to Middle East 10/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan to the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent as of  July 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to New Zealand 08/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to New Zealand as of  July 15, 2010

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    BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America 07/06/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America as of  July 1st, 2010

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    Golden Anchor Award as Shipping Line of the Year 04/06/2010
    MSC has been chosen for a very prestigious award organised by the Turkish Maritime Magazine and Dünya Newspaper  the Ministry of Transportation.

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to South Africa 31/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to South Africa as of  July 15, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from Israel to USA 26/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Israel to the U.S.A. as of  July 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from NWC to USA 26/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from North Europe to the U.S.A. as of  July 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia 26/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  July 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Far East to Australia 26/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Far East to Australia as of  July 15, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from Asia to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East 26/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Asia to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East as of  June 15, 2010

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    GRI Announcement from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 25/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  July 1st, 2010

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean 20/05/2010
    MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st July 2010.

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations 20/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of July 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations 20/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  July 1st, 2010

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    OTHC Increase Xiamen / Fuzhou (USA Trade) 20/05/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wish to advise that the origin terminal handling charges (OTHC) from Xiamen and Fuzhou in the USA trade will increase, effective June 15, 2010

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    THC Announcement from Belfast (all trades) 19/05/2010
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the THC to be implemented in Belfast for all trades as of  June 1st, 2010

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    Incorrect Press Report in American Shipper 19/05/2010
    You may have noticed an incorrect press report in American Shipper which links us to Cosco and OOCL’s Far East / Middle East Service and suggesting that we are withdrawing capacity

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    Congestion Recovery Surcharge In South Africa 18/05/2010
    The industrial action that was initiated by the unions on Monday 10th of May in all South African ports and railways has continued into its second week. This industrial action has had a significant and serious cost impact on shipping lines and the consequences are expected to continue for some time

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    GRI from NWC to Canada (Westbound) 18/05/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a GRI to be applied from North Europe to Canada effective July 01, 2010

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    PSS Announcement from Far East to USA and Canada 17/05/2010
    Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on June 15, 2010 on all cargo from Far East going to USA and Canada

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  • 2009

    GRI announcement North Europe / South Africa 21/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented for cargoes southbound from North Europe to South Africa, effective 01st of January 2010
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    Revised port rotation on Golden Gate Service bewtween Asia and USA East Coast 21/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the addition of direct calls at the port of Charleston, on the Golden Gate service.

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    General announcement USA / West Coast of South America 14/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of successive GRI's to be implemented for cargoes southbound from USA to the West Coast of South America during the year 2010

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    GRI announcement from the USA to the Far East 09/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargoes from the U.S.A. to the Far East, effective as of January 1st 2010
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    BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to West Africa ports 02/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to West Africa ports with effect on January 1st, 2010

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    BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe 02/12/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe with effect on January 1st, 2010

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    Announcement for the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean Surcharge 30/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean Surcharge with effect from January 1st, 2010

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    MSC Portugal has won Best Shipping Agent Award 26/11/2009
    MSC Portugal was honored with two Awards at a dinner at a ceremony in Oporto on the 26th of November 2009.

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    MSC Ireland have won Deep Sea Shipping Award 26/11/2009
    MSC Ireland won the Deep Sea Shipping Award at a dinner at the Concert Hall at the RDS in Dublin on 26 November 2009.

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    PSS Announcement from Far East to Mediterranean and North Europe 25/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients that, as of December 1st, 2009,  the existing Peak Season Surcharge will be rolled into the Ocean Freight.

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    PRS announcement Far East to Mediterranean & Europe 25/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of an increase to the Piracy Risk Surcharge effective as of December 10, 2009.

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    ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 25/11/2009
    MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective January 1st, 2010

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    General announcement NWC/Med to Toronto 25/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of surcharge implemented for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Toronto effective as of January 1st 2010

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    General announcement NWC/Med to Canada 25/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of surcharges implemented for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Canada effective as of January 1st 2010

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    GRI announcement NWC/Med to Indian Subcontinent 18/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Indian Subcontinent effective as of December 1st and December 15, 2009

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    GRI announcement NWC/Med to Asia 16/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargo Eastbound from North Europe and Baltic as well as Mediterranean/Black Sea areas to Asia effective as of December 1st, 2009

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    GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. Gulf Coast to South America East Coast 13/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI from US Gulf Coast to South America East Coast, effective December 12, 2009

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    BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe 04/11/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe with effect on December 1st, 2009

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    Golden Gate Service change to provide the USA East Coast with a direct Eastbound call to Jeddah 30/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Golden Gate Service change to provide the USA East Coast with a direct Eastbound call to Jeddah as of November 10, 2009.

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Relay 28/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for Export cargoes from North America to Relay Destinations, effective December 1st, 2009

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    GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean 28/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from North America to Europe & the Mediterranean, effective December 1st, 2009

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    GRI announcement East Med. area to U.S.A. 27/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from East Mediterranean area to the U.S.A. effective as of April 1st, 2010

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    GRI announcement NWC/Baltic to Canada & Mexico 27/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from North Europe and Baltic area to Canada & Mexico effective as of December 1st, 2009

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    GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand 23/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for Export cargoes from U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand, effective December 1st, 2009

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    ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe 23/10/2009
    MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective December 15th, 2009.

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    GRI Announcement from Eastbound Europe to Middle East and Asia 22/10/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase from East Bound Europe to Middle East and Asia effective November 1st, 2009

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    EFAS Announcement Exports from North Europe & Scan/Balt, and from West Mediterranean 20/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Emergency Fuel Additional Surcharge for Export cargoes from North Europe and Scandinavia / Baltic Sea and from West Mediterranean, effective November 20, 2009.

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    BUC Announcement Exports from North Europe & Scan/Balt, and from West Mediterranean 20/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Export cargoes from North Europe and Scandinavia / Baltic Sea and from West Mediterranean, effective November 20, 2009.

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    GRI Announcement from South East Asia to Australia 17/10/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-South East Asia to Australia effective December 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from U.S.A. East Coast and South Atlantic to South America East Coast 14/10/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-U.S.A. East and South Atlantic Coasts to South America East Coast effective November 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from South East Asia to Australia 14/10/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-South East Asia to Australia effective November 1, 2009

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    GRI announcement westbound USA to Far East 13/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo ex-U.S.A. to the Far East effective as of November 16th, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from USA to South America West Coast 13/10/2009
    MSC announces a Rate Increase ex-USA to South America West Coast effective November 9, 2009

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    PSS Announcement from Asia to New Zealand 12/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo ex-Asia to New Zealand as of the 19th of October 2009.

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    GRI Announcement from Asia on three services 12/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for all cargo ex-Asia on the New Wallaby, Cheetah and New Zealand services.

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    Inland Pickup Charge for Midwest Exports 12/10/2009
    Due to container imbalances in the USA, MSC is implementing a Pick Up Fee as of November 1, 2009.
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    ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean & North Europe 09/10/2009
    MSC will implement an additional ERR on the Far East to Mediterranean & North Europe service with effect November 1st, 2009.
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    Panama Canal Surcharge - Toll Increase 09/10/2009
    Please note that due to the ever-increasing Panama Canal Costs, MSC is increasing its PCS  effective November 1st, 2009.
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    GRI Announcement from Asia to Red Sea 09/10/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Far East to Red Sea as of November 1st, 2009.

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    GRI Announcement from NWC to South America East Coast 09/10/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from November 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from MED to South America East Coast 09/10/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from November 15, 2009

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    Congestion Surcharge announcement for Buenaventura, Colombia 08/10/2009
    Please note that MSC is implementing a Congestion Surcharge at the port of Buenaventura, Colombia with immediate effect.

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    BUC announcement from the Far East to Westbound Destinations 01/10/2009
    Please note that MSC is implementing a BUC on the Far East Trade to Westbound destinations of USD 450, as of November 01, 2009.

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    GRI announcement from Mexican Gulf Ports to Cartagena & Caucedo 21/09/2009
    Please note that MSC is implementing a GRI on the trade from Mexican Gulf Ports to Cartagena & Caucedo effective October 19, 2009.
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    GRI announcement from Mexico to Venezuela 21/09/2009
    Please note that MSC is implementing a GRI on the Mexico to Venezuela trade effective October 19, 2009
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    ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean & North Europe 15/09/2009
    MSC has decided to continue the process of the 2009 rate restoration program and to implement an additional ERR on the Far East to Mediterranean & North Europe service with effect October 1st, 2009.
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    GRI Announcement from MED to South America East Coast 04/09/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from 01.10.2009

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    GRI Announcement from West Mediterranean to West Coast South America + Central America 03/09/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo from West Mediterranean to West Coast South America and Central America

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    GRI Announcement from USA to South America West Coast 02/09/2009
    Due to the ever rising operating costs that challenge steamship lines today and in order for MSC to always comply with our high standards and maintain our large offering of direct ports served; MSC announces the following general rate increase applicable for all commodities from points and ports in the US USEC, GULF, USWC to Ports and Points in the West Coast of South America including Cartagena of $300 x Teu as of 10/01/09

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    GRI Announcement from NWC to South America West Coast & Central America 26/08/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-North Europe to South America West Coast & Central America, effective as of October 1, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from North Europe to South America East Coast 24/08/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-NWC to South America East Coast, effective as of October 01, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from Asia to South America West Coast 19/08/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Asia to South America West Coast Ports

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    Rate Increase Announcement on Forest Products / Waste Paper from U.S.A. to WCSA 17/08/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Increase for all Forest Products / Waste Paper ex-U.S.A. to WCSA effective as of September 15th, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from Asia to Middle East & ISC 14/08/2009
    MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Asia to Middle East & ISC effective as of September 1st, 2009

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    Rate Increase Announcement from Canada to South America West Coast & Caribbean 14/08/2009
    MSC announces a Rate Increase ex-Canada to South America West Coast & Caribbean effective October 1st, 2009

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    PSS Announcement from Far East to Canada 13/08/2009
    MSC will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo ex-Far East to Canada, effective September 10, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from Canada to South America East Coast 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Canada to South America East Coast, effective September 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from West Mediterranean/Adriatic to South-Africa and Mozambique 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-West Mediterranean/Adriatic to South-Africa and Mozambique, effective September 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from Mexico to South America East Coast 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo from Mexico to South America East Coast effective as of September 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement from US East Coast and US Gulf to South America East Coast 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo from US East Coast and US Gulf to South America East Coast effective as of September 15, 2009

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    GRI Announcement on South America East Coast Outbound Trade 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-SAEC to other American destinations

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    GRI Announcement on the Southbound U.S.A. to Central America Trade 13/08/2009
    MSC announces a General Rate Increase of $100 per TEU on exports from the US to Central America

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    E.I.S. for dry containers destined to all ports in Venezuela 12/08/2009
    Please note that in order to follow the market conditions, MSC will implement with immediate effect an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (E.I.S) for dry containers destined to all ports in Venezuela

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    GRI Announcement from NWC to South Africa 12/08/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase for all cargo ex-NWC to all South African Ports

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    GRI Announcement from southern Africa to Europe & Scandinavia 12/08/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo from southern African to Europe (U.K. & NWC / Scandinavia / Mediterranean)

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    GRI Announcement from Mexico Gulf + Pacific ports to West Coast South America and Caribbean 11/08/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. will apply a General Rate Increase from all Mexican ports

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    GRI Announcement from NWC/Mediterranean to all Australian and New Zealand Ports 11/08/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase for all cargo ex-NWC /MED to all Australian and New Zealand Ports

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    GRI Announcement from USA ports to Caribbean 11/08/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. will apply a General Rate Increase from all U.S.A. ports

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    GRI on Mediterranean & NWC to Canada 08/08/2009
    Considering the current extremely low all-in rate in place on the trade ex Mediterranean & NWC area to Canada, we are forced to put in place a General Rate Increase effective as from the 7th of September 2009 as per below

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    GRI on Mediterranean & NWC to Mexico 08/08/2009
    Considering the current extremely low all-in rate in place on the trade ex Mediterranean & NWC area to Mexico, we are forced to put in place a General Rate Increase effective as from the 7th of September 2009 as per below

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    Rationalisation of Trans Pacific Services 06/08/2009
    MAERSK, MSC and CMA CGM, the world’s three largest shipping companies, will rationalise their existing 2 loops between Asia and US West Coast by merging their Central and Northern China services into one service

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    G R I Announcement from South America East Coast to NWC, Med and Relay 03/08/2009
    In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping S.A. is compelled to apply a general rate increase from all South American East Coast Ports to NWC, Med and Relay ports

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    Europe / Far East Imbalance Equipment Surcharge (I.E.S.) 30/07/2009
    MSC announces the application of an emergency Imbalance Equipment Surcharge (I.E.S.) to recover some of the high costs of empty re-positionning required at this time.

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    Europe / Far East Eastbound Trade Rate Increase 23/07/2009
    We are facing a strong and still-increasing demand of space for shipments of containers moving from Europe to East of Suez
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    North Europe / Far East Waste Paper Load Port THC 22/07/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. considers that the “Gate in“ rates for paper ex Europe (any origins) to the Middle East are no longer sustainable

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    CIFFA Central Region Forwarders CHOICE Awards 2009 22/05/2009
    We are pleased to once again advise that MSC has been voted the Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2008 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Awards for the Central Region of Canada

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    CIFFA Eastern Region Forwarders CHOICE Awards 2009 22/05/2009
    We are pleased to once again advise that MSC has been voted the Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2008 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Awards for the Central Region of Canada

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    MSC Amend port rotation to Golden Gate Service between Asia and the USA East coast 06/05/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA will make the following service enhancements to the Golden Gate Service with immediate effect:

    Nine vessels of 5,040 TEU capacity will be deployed with the new port rotation

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    General Rate Increase 30/04/2009
    Due to continuing high demand for export cargoes, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will be increasing their rates from Europe to the Far East.

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    New services linking North America, Central America and South America on the Pacific coast 15/04/2009
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the introduction of two new services linking North American, Central American and South American ports on the Pacific Coast.

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  • 2008

    MSC Portugal named Best Shipping Agent 15/12/2008
    A Portuguese magazine specialized in transport, “Transportes e Negócios” awarded MSC Portugal the 2008 “Best Shipping Agent” award.
    This award was handed to Sr. Carlos Vasconcelos in a ceremony where several awards within 21 categories covering all transport areas were given.

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    MSC Rationalises Far East Europe Services 12/12/2008
    In a response to the deteriorating trading environment MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will suspend their Tiger Service, withdrawing 9 vessels of 6,500 TEUs capacity with immediate effect and as a result will make the following changes to their remaining service network between the Far East and Europe/Mediterranean.

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    Eastern Region 2008 CIFFA Awards 11/06/2008
    The Canadian International Freight Forwarder Association (Eastern Region) held its annual Forwarder's Choice Awards gala on June 11, 2008.
    At this event, MSC were nominated in eight out of nine categories and won three Category Awards.

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    Toronto CIFFA Awards 29/05/2008
    The Canadian International Freight Forwarder Association (Toronto Division) held its annual Forwarder's Choice Awards gala on Thursday, May 29th, 2008.
    At this event, MSC were nominated in numerous categories and won the prestigious Carrier of the Year Award.

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    2007 Shipping Line of the Year Award 18/04/2008
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has won the "Lloyd's Loading List Shipping Line of the Year" award for 2007.
    This is the sixth time that MSC wins this prestigious award (previously won in 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000 and 1996).

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    New Bill of Lading & Sea Waybill 12/03/2008

    New Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill terms and conditions coming into effect in April 2008.

    MSC is pleased to inform its customers that its entirely revised contract of carriage (Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill) will be introduced as from April 2008.


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    Major shipping companies rationalise TRANSPAC Services 29/02/2008
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company together with Maersk Line and CMA-CGM, the world’s three major shipping operators, are reorganising their respective services between China and the US West Coast with the launch of three separate joint services to be introduced in April 2008.

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    Condor Express from South China to Los Angeles 29/02/2008
    In addition to the recently announced rationalisation of services in the Transpacific Trade, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce that they will also slot charter on Maersk Line's TP9 service between Yantian and Los Angeles.

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    New information service to show the world the benefits of container shipping 10/01/2008

    London, 10th January 2008 – The Container Shipping Information Service is launched today to help people worldwide understand how the humble container ‘box’ helps them to enjoy the lives they lead in today’s world.


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  • 2007

    MSC Napoli - Reminder of Deadline 21/09/2007

    Reminder to MSC Customers of deadline of 30th November 2007 for claims in English Limitation Proceedings.

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    MSC voted "Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007" in Montreal. 31/05/2007
    MSC was voted Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association

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    MSC voted "Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2007" in Toronto. 19/04/2007
    MSC was voted Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007 at the Toronto's Forwarder's Choice Awards

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    MSC Napoli - 2 barges to dischage containers a 24/01/2007
    Read Zodiac Maritime Statement 4 (.pdf)
     
    MSC Napoli - 22 January 22/01/2007
    Official Press Release and Statement made by Zodiac Maritime.

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    MSC wins the "Global Supplier Award" from DaimlerChrysler for Logistics in 2006 11/01/2007
    MSC wins Global Supplier award from Daimler Chrysler in the category of Logistics in 2006

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  • 2006

    MSC Australia wins Lloyds' List Award 20/11/2006
    MSC Australia has been declared the winner of the Lloyd's List DCN Australian Shipping and Transport  Liner Trade Award for the Australia to Europe/Mediterranean service in 2006.The criteria for this award was the assessment of the performance of shipping lines in schedule reliability and customer service.

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    MSC Introduces New Direct Service between North Europe and West Africa 11/10/2006
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A of Geneva, Switzerland is pleased to announce the introduction of a new direct service from North Europe to West Africa.

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    Prestigious Award for the MSC Agent in Iran 22/08/2006
    "MSC's Agents in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sea Glow Shipping Agency LLC, was awarded the prestigious "Best Shipping Agency Company" for 2005/2006 award by the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran at a ceremony in Bandar Abbas 21st August, 2006.
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    MSC Turkey Golden Anchor Award 14/08/2006
    MSC Turkey has been awarded the Golden Anchor Turkish Maritime Success Award as the Shipping Agency of the Year in Turkey for 2005. This is a highly prestigious award organised by "Dunya Newspaper" and "Deniz Press" and represents full recognition of the excellent range of services and performance offered by MSC Turkey during 2005.
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    MSC named Shipping Line of the Year 28/04/2006
    MSC is once again voted the Shipping Line of the Year for 2005 by Lloyd's Loading List.This is the fifth time in the last ten years that MSC  has received this prestigious award and is a testimony to its continuing excellent customer service throughout its worldwide service network.
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    MSC Noumea Service 15/03/2006
    In response to growing market pressures, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. is pleased to announce the introduction of a dedicated MSC vessel to directly link the ports of Sydney and Noumea.
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    MSC upgrades its New Orient Service from the Far East to USA West Coast 26/01/2006
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. is pleased to announce the upgrade of their New Orient Service from the Far East to the Port of Long Beach, USA.
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  • 2005

    MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to India, Pakistan and the Persian Gulf 12/10/2005
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Falcon Service from the Far East direct to the Ports of Indian, Pakistan and the Persian Gulf.
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    MSC Andes Express Service Update 06/01/2005
    In view of erroneous allegations made by a certain Publication we have taken the unprecedented step of reconfirming our Press Release for our Andes Express Service.
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  • 2004

    MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to the West Coast of South America 20/10/2004
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new ANDES EXPRESS SERVICE from the Far East direct to the Ports of Mexico and the West Coast of South America.
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    MSC named Shipping Line of the Year 2003 by Lloyds' Loading List. 30/04/2004
    For the second year running, and the third occasion in four years, MSC has captured the Customer Service award for Shipping Line of the Year, confirming its popularity amongst readers of Lloyd’s Loading List and the UK shipping fraternity as a whole.
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    MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to North European ports. 18/03/2004
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Lion Service from the Far East direct to Ports in Northern Europe.
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  • 2003

    MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to the Black Sea and East Mediterranean ports. 29/08/2003
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Tiger Service from the Far East direct to Ports in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean.
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    MSC Introduces additional Transpacific Service 05/06/2003
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of the Orient Express Service from China to the West Coast of the United States.
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    MSC Service Rationalisation in North Atlantic Trade 01/05/2003
    Due to persistent strike disruption in Spanish ports and labour shortages in the port of Le Havre which have resulted in considerable delays, MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A has decided to split...
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    MSC named Shipping Line of the Year for 2002 14/04/2003
    At an award ceremony in London on 11th April 2003, MSC was named Shipping Line of the year for 2002 by Lloyds Loading List. Commenting on this accolade, Mr Aponte, President, stated...
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  • 2002

    New Service between South America East Coast and the Mediterranean 16/12/2002
    MSC will provide a dedicated direct service to and from the major ports of the East Coast of South America and the Mediterranean and in addition enhance port coverage in Brazil...
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    MSC Service Enhancements 09/12/2002
    In view of severe congestion problems in South African Ports, which have resulted in delays and disruption to service schedules, Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A of Geneva Switzerland has reorganized their services...
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    MSC Expands its Canadian Service 06/12/2002
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce an enhancement and extension of their existing service to and from Canada...
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    MSC Expands its North Atlantic Service 05/11/2002
    MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce an enhancement and extension of their existing North Atlantic Service...
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    MSC Expands its Far East Services 18/09/2002
    MSC has launched a new and separate Far East/Mediterranean service, the Dragon Service, using 8 vessels of approximately 2200 TEU capacity and with a port rotation...
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