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Jan 07, 2015(newstodate): All-in cargo rates are soon to be implemented by at least two carriers in the Nordic airfreight market.
Emirates SkyCargo has announced the introduction from February 1, 2015, of all-in rates to replace the existing system with a cargo rate plus surcharges covering fuel and security costs.
According to industry sources, SAS Cargo will follow suit from March or April 2015 along the same lines.
-I do not consider it to be any major issue, and I do not expect much change in the market situation, says Jens Heide, Emirates SkyCargo's GSSA in the Nordic and Baltic region.
-After all, forwarders and shippers are asking for and considering the total rate for their shipments rather than evaluating different carriers' calculations of fuel or security costs.
-I was personally never enthusiastic about the introduction years ago of the concept of fuel and security surcharges, so I am quite satisfied to see it go again, says Mr Heide.
Emirates SkyCargo has announced the introduction from February 1, 2015, of all-in rates to replace the existing system with a cargo rate plus surcharges covering fuel and security costs.
According to industry sources, SAS Cargo will follow suit from March or April 2015 along the same lines.
-I do not consider it to be any major issue, and I do not expect much change in the market situation, says Jens Heide, Emirates SkyCargo's GSSA in the Nordic and Baltic region.
-After all, forwarders and shippers are asking for and considering the total rate for their shipments rather than evaluating different carriers' calculations of fuel or security costs.
-I was personally never enthusiastic about the introduction years ago of the concept of fuel and security surcharges, so I am quite satisfied to see it go again, says Mr Heide.