Amazon drought triggers container surcharges of up to $1,900

Carriers are preparing costly contingency plans to keep Manaus connected as low water disrupts an expanding list of the world’s major freight rivers. Containerlines are preparing for another difficult Amazon dry season, announcing low-water surcharges of as much as $1,900 per box as falling river levels threaten access to Manaus. Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) will … Read full article →