General Charges
New Rule: 34-191 Fuel Surcharge (FSC) For Throughput Containers and Breakbulk Cargo
To the extent diesel fuel costs exceed $3.00, per gallon (the “Base Cost”), GPA will assess an FSC, on a per container or wharfage basis. The FSC will be
invoiced on a weekly, or per invoice, basis to the ocean carrier. The FSC will be calculated monthly using the U.S. Energy Information Administration
(EIA) – U.S. On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices – Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) Index (the “Index”) and effective thirty (30) days after publication. For example,
the FSC for July 2022, would be based on the Index released the week of May 30, 2022.
The FSC will remain in effect until diesel price falls below the Base Cost.
New Rule: 34-192 Fuel Surcharge (FSC) For GPA Facilitated Rail Moves
To the extent diesel fuel costs exceed the Class 1 Railroads (CSX Corporation and Norfolk Southern Company) Base Cost, GPA will pass through an FSC,
on a per container basis. The FSC will be invoiced on a weekly, or per invoice, basis to the ocean carrier or if applicable, the beneficial cargo owner.
The FSC will be calculated monthly using the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) – U.S. On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices – U.S. Index (the “Index”)
and effective thirty (30) days after publication. For example, the FSC for July 2022, would be based on the Index released the week of May 30, 2022.
The FSC will remain in effect until diesel price falls below Base Cost.
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under the MTO Schedule on July 1, 2022.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative.
