Transpacific East-Bound BAF to USA/Canada for Q4 2023
We would like to advise the changes in the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) levels for the 4th quarter of 2023 that will be applied on our existing quotations effective October 1st, 2023 as listed below.
Scope: Asia, including India Subcontinent to all destinations in Canada and USA
To / Via West Coast Ports of Discharge
Container Size | Difference from Q3 to Q4 |
20' standard container | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
40' standard container (40' x 8'6") | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
40' high cube container (40' x 9'6") | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
45' container | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
To / Via East Coast Ports of Discharge
Container Size | Difference from Q3 to Q4 |
20' standard container | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
40' standard container (40' x 8'6") | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
40' high cube container (40' x 9'6") | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
45' container | Decrease by - USD $ 0 |
IMO2020*: Note that the BAF levels already include the costs resulted from the use of the Low Sulphur Fuel (VLSFO) as per new regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)*
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your local DB Schenker office if you have any question or need any further information.
*IMO2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Regulation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced new regulations to reduce marine pollution caused by the shipping industry. Since January 1st 2020, all vessels are required to use fuel with maximum 0.5% sulphur content*.
(* Maximum Sulphur content remains at 0.1% on Emission Controlled Areas established previously)
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Transpacific East-Bound BAF to USA/Canada for Q4 2023