Puerto Rico Security Charge Increase – Effective June 26, 2011
2011-06-16
Puerto Rico Security Charge Increase
To Our Valued Customers,
Due to the continued escalation of security costs associated with Crowley’s terminals and vessels over the past several years, Crowley is implementing a Security Charge increase effective June 26, 2011.
The increased costs are associated with improvements required by C-TPAT and Homeland Security. An example of government mandated requirements include container security, infrastructure improvement, procedural security, security training, IT security, physical security, personnel security and security assessment and response improvements.
If you are interested in an in depth explanation of C-TPAT Security Criteria requirements for Sea Carriers, please visit the Customs and Border Protection website via the following link:
Present Security Charge (contract customers only): $75 per container / trailer
Effective June 26th Security Charge (contract customers only): $120 per container / trailer
Present Security Charge (open tariff and contract customers): $18 per POV (privately owned vehicles)
Effective June 26th Security Charge (open tariff and contract customers): $25 per POV (privately owned vehicles)
Present Security Charge (open tariff and contract customers): $25 per Breakbulk shipment (not in trailer)
Effective June 26th Security Charge (open tariff and contract customers): $30 per Breakbulk shipment (not in trailer)
If you have any questions please contact your sales representative or the Customer Service Department at 1-800-276-9539.
Please rely on Crowley for schedule changes and operational updates should there be any. Crowley sailing schedules are always available by visiting https://www.crowley.com/liner-shipping-services/services.asp
Thank you.