NileDutch - carrying cargo to West Africa for over 25 years

13.08.2008Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - Far East / West Africa Service

Due to ongoing increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all custumoers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to the following levels as from the 1st of September 2008:

The first effective vessel will be m.v. NileDutch Tianjin/036, eta Xingang on the 9th of September 2008.

09.07.2008Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - ECSA / WAF Service

Please note that as of 1st of August 2008 the BAF for shipments between ECSA and WAF will increase to US$ 720 per teu.

The first vessel on which the new level is applicable will be the NileDutch Brazil voy 051 eta Sao Francisco do Sul 10-08-2008.

09.07.2008Far East to West Africa Service

Due to the increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to following levels as from the 1st of August 2008:

07.07.2008EWATA Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestion surcharges to Lobito adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st July 2008.

Please note that out of publications in News papers/Lloyd List and on the website of EWATA the congestion surcharge for Luanda and Matadi was adjusted downwards.

This trend is in contradiction to the congestion NileDutch was and is facing at present. Therefore it is decided to keep the Luanda Congestion Surcharge as it is i.e.

09.06.2008SOUTH AFRICA to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the Bunker Adjustment Factor, Luanda Congestion Surcharge and Lobito Congestion Surcharge will be adjusted upwards to the following levels:

06.06.2008Far East to West Africa Service

Due to the increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to following levels as from the 1st of July 2008:

02.06.2008Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - EWATA

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st June 2008.

19.05.2008Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - ECSA / WAF Service

NileDutch has recently reviewed the level of BAF on the service between East Coast South America and West Africa and wishes to inform that the following new level will be implemented:

15.05.2008EWATA Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestion surcharges to Pointe Noire and Matadi will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st May 2008.

02.05.2008Far East to West Africa Service

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that as from the 1st of June 2008 the Heavy Weight Surcharge will be adjusted upwards to following levels:

29.04.2008Far East to West Africa Service

Due to the increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to following levels as from the 20th of May 2008:

11.03.2008FAR EAST to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that due to the increased berthing congestion in the port of Lobito (Luanda), a congestion surcharge will be implemented with following levels:

11.03.2008FAR EAST to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that due to the increased berthing congestion in the port of Matadi (Democratic Republic of Congo), congestion surcharge will be adjusted upwards to the following levels:

11.03.2008Far East to West Africa Service

Due to the increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to the below mentioned levels as from the 1st of April 2008:

04.03.2008EWATA Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestion surcharges to Luanda, Lobito, Pointe Noire and Matadi will be introduced and/or adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st March 2008.

29.02.2008SOUTH AFRICA to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wish to advise their customers that due to the deteriorating conditions at the Matadi Container Terminal resulting in the increase in operational delay at the port, the Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge will increase to the following levels:

29.02.2008SOUTH AFRICA to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that the congestion surcharges from South Africa to Luanda and Lobito will be adjusted to the following levels:

19.02.2008Matadi Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge (METCS)

The Members of Ewata refer to their press release of 5th March 2007 and wish to advise their customers that due to the deteriorating conditions at the Matadi Container Terminal resulting in the increase in operational delay at the port, the Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge will increase to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 1st March 2008.

14.01.2008ISPS Terminal Surcharge Lisbon

NileDutch and their agents will implement a ISPS Terminal surcharge from Lisbon of Euro 6 per container. The ISPS Terminal surcharge is applicable with immediate effect.

09.01.2008BAF - Far East to West Africa Service

Due to the increase of bunker costs, NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to the below mentioned levels as from the 9th of February:

09.01.2008Luanda Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound Congestion Surcharge to Luanda will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st January 2008.

10.12.2007Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge Lobito

Due to the heavy congestion in the port of Lobito, Angola, the stacking of empty containers within the port premises is not permitted. As a consequence, arrangements have to be made to ensure off dock stacking of empties.

EWATA Member Lines have decided to implement an EMERGENCY TERMINAL CONGESTION SURCHARGE of Euro 170 / GBP 120 per TEU to recover these costs. The surcharge will be cancelled when the situation is back to normal.

The above will take effect from 1st January 2008 until further notice.

07.12.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - EWATA

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st December 2007.

21.11.2007BAF - SOUTH AFRICA to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF will be adjusted upwards to the following levels:

05.11.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - ECSA / WAF Service

NileDutch has recently reviewed the level of BAF on the service between East Coast South America and West Africa and wishes to inform that the following new level will be implemented:

05.11.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - EWATA

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st November 2007.

05.11.2007Luanda Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound Congestion Surcharge to Luanda will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st November 2007.

17.08.2007Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge NWC Ports

We inform our customers that by EU Directive 2005/33/EC, the North Sea and English Channel will shortly be added to the list of Sulphur Oxide Emission Control Areas under Marpol Convention 73/78 and vessels operating in these waters will be required to burn low sulphur content fuel. As a consequence of this measure, NileDutch advise its customers that a Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge of Euro 4 - GBP 3 per teu will be applied on top of the normal BAF to shipments to and from ports in these areas.

15.08.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - ECSA / WAF Service

NileDutch has recently reviewed the level of BAF on the service between East Coast South America and West Africa and wishes to inform that the following new level will be implemented:

10.08.2007SOUTH AFRICA to WEST AFRICA SERVICE

NileDutch wishes to inform all customers that the BAF and LCS will be adjusted upwards to the following levels:

08.08.2007Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on FEWA Service

Due to the ongoing tight space situation on board of our vessels, following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be implemented:

This surcharge will be applicable for all cargoes loaded on board of vessels of our Far East to West Africa service (i.e. inclusive cargoes originating from the Arabian Gulf and Indian Sub-Continent which being routed via Singapore).

The above will take effect from 15th September 2007.

31.07.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st August 2007.

21.07.2007Luanda Congestion Surcharge

Publications of EWATA tell that EWATA adjusted the Luanda Congestion Surcharge downwards. This trend is in contradiction to the congestion NileDutch is experiencing in the last months and at present. NileDutch decided to have the Luanda Congestion Surcharge at the following levels.

The above will take effect from 21st July 2007.

21.07.2007Matadi Congestion Surcharge

On behalf of Bridge Lines we inform the trade that EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Matadi Congestion Surcharge will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st July 2007.

08.05.2007Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st May 2007.

Europe West Africe Trade Agreement (EWATA) notice to shippers

Bunker Adjustment Factor

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st March 2007.

London 28th February 2007

Member Lines: CSAV - Delmas – Hapag Lloyd – Libra – Maersk Line – NileDutch – OT Africa Line – Safmarine

Europe West Africa Trade Agreement (EWATA) notice to shippers

Congestion Surcharge

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestion surcharges will be adjusted to the following levels:

The Congestion surcharges at Matadi remain unchanged.

The above will take effect from 21st March 2007.

Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge Matadi

Due to the improving situation in Matadi, EWATA Member Lines are reducing the Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge (ETCS) for Matadi, EUR 350 / 700 GBP 270 / 540 per 20’ / 40’ and EUR 3 / GBP 2 per frt for conventional cargo with effect from 21st March 2007.

Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge Luanda

The Members of EWATA refer to their press release of 18th July 2006 and wish to advise their customers that due to the continuing congestion on the terminal in Luanda, the Emergency Terminal Congestion surcharge will be increased to:

with effect from 21st March 2007

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted downward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st February 2007.

Luanda Congestion Surcharge (LCS)

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestions surcharges will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st January 2007

Matadi Congestion Surcharge (MCS) - 2 November 2006

We inform that, EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Matadi Congestion Surcharge will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21/11/2006.

Luanda Congestion Surcharge (LCS) - 2 November 2006

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestions surcharges will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st November 2006

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - 5 October 2006

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted downward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st October 2006.

Southbound Business Plan 2006 - 25 July 2006

The Members of EWATA wish to advise their customers of the implementation of the following Southbound Rate Restoration effective 1st October 2006:

Further details may be obtained from Member Lines' offices.

The above will take effect from 21st November 2006

Peak Season Surcharge - 25 July 2006

The Members of EWATA wish to advise their customers that lines will apply a Peak Season Surcharge of:

on all southbound shipments between 1st September and 15th December 2006.

High volumes of cargoes from Europe during this period create an imbalance particularly extreme, thus creating substantial additional operating costs to the lines Further details may be obtained from Member Lines' offices.

London 30th June 2006

The above will take effect from 1st September 2006

Matadi Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge (METCS) - 5 July 2006

The Members of Ewata refer lo their press release of 24th November 2005 and wish to advise their customers that due to an increase in berthing delays, as a result of recent strike action at the Matadi Container Terminal, the Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge will increase to the following levels:

on all southbound shipments between 1st September and 15th December 2006.

The above will take effect from 5th July 2006

Luanda Congestion Surcharge (LCS) - 5 July 2006

EWATA Lines have reviewed the congestion situation in West African ports and wish to advise that Southbound congestion surcharges will be adjusted to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st July 2006.

Matadi Emergency Terminal Congestion Surcharge (METCS) - 5 July 2006

The Members of Ewata refer to their press release of 24th November 2005 and wish to advise their customers that due to an increase in berthing delays, as a result of recent strike action at the Maladi Container Terminal, the Emergency Terminal Congeslion Surcharge will increase to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 5th July 2006

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) - 5 May 2006

Members of the EWATA have recently reviewed the levels of BAF in accordance with Conference rules. Arising from this review, Lines wish to announce that the BAF will be adjusted upward to the following levels:

The above will take effect from 21st May 2006