Second shipping firm in fee rise

Mon, Feb 20th 2012, 10:00 PM

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

A SECOND shipping company yesterday announced fee increases to offset the costs associated with its move to the new Arawak Cay port, with retailers telling Tribune Business any freight cost rises would ultimately be passed on to consumers, raising the spectre of increased inflation.

Atlantic Caribbean Lines (ACL) yesterday announced a new surcharge for Nassau freight movements, saying rthis was "necessary to cover the increased costs to the carrier associated with moving from a private terminal to Arawak Cay".

ACL said effective from March 31, 2012, the 'Port Surcharge' will be $200 for a 20 foot c ...

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