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12-04-2002 |
Various Cargo Airlines has recently implemented a fuel surcharge for air cargo shipments to offset the trend of increased fuel prices in recent weeks
Between others:
1- The Cargo Division of United Airlines announced for all domestic and international shipments tendered on or after April 19, 2002, a fuel surcharge will be assessed to offset escalating costs of jet fuel. The surcharge fees will be based on actual weight at a rate of USD $0.05 per kilogram for all air cargo shipments from the United States to international destinations. For shipments originating outside the United States, the applicable fees will be based on the local currency equivalent in countries that do not require prior governmental approval.
2- American Airlines Cargo announced that it is applying a fuel surcharge for air cargo shipments to offset the trend of increased fuel prices effective April 17, 2002. The fuel surcharge was first applied in February 2000 when fuel prices reached similar levels and adjusted as those prices fluctuated through last year. In December 2001, the surcharge was withdrawn as oil prices declined.
The surcharge will be applied at a rate of $0.05 per kilogram for all air cargo shipments from the U.S. to international destinations. Most shipments originating in non-U.S. countries will have surcharges based upon local currency.
3- British Airways World Cargo Implements Fuel Surcharge effective from 22nd April 2002. This follows the recent publication of the company's fuel surcharge index,designed to provide transparent operations with its customers. The surcharge will be GBP0.03/kg in the UK and local currency equivalents elsewhere. This will be reviewed continually and British Airways World Cargo reserves the right to change this decision at any time.
4- Cargolux Airlines will introduce a fuel surcharge effective 19 April 2002. The surcharge will be 0,05 euros per kilo based on actual weight (or equivalent to local currency). The surcharge will be implemented across the Cargolux network according to local legislation.
Cargolux is dedicated to provide a high quality air cargo service to its world-wide customers, but has to react to changing market conditions, such as higher fuel costs, which are a major part of the cost structure.
5- Air France Cargo has announced the introduction of a new Fuel surcharge The triggering thresolds are calculated with regard to an Index 100 based on the C.P.D.P. (Comité Professionnel du Pétrole).
6- MARTINAIR CARGO, the Dutch carrier and freighter specialist will introduce a fuel surcharge of EUR 0.05 per actual kilogram. The effective date of introduction will be April 25, 2002.
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