[ IADA to hike Hong Kong-Japan THC from August 1 ]

IADA(Intra-Asia Discussion Agreement) members have informed consignees
that the THC(terminal handling charge) for vessels arriving in Hong K
ong from Japan will be increased from August 1.
The THC for a 20-foot dry cargo container will rise to HK$1,800(US$232
) from $1,500 and for a 40-foot to HK$2,650 from $2,400. The THC for a
20-foot reefer will rise to HK$2,340 from $1,959 and for a 40-foot re
efer to HK$3,445 from $3,120.
The increase is expected to follow revision of the Japan-Hong Kong and
Japan-Straits agreements.