PON announces additional levies

P&O Nedlloyd is the latest line to introduce a global ‘carrier security charge’. Effective from January 1 next year at a level of $6 per container, it will go towards meeting the costs incurred for ISPS code compliance. In addition, Origin & Destination Terminal Security Charges will be passed on separately, as and when they are applied to the line by terminal operators and port authorities. Until recently, P&O Nedlloyd has resisted the additional costs from terminals, but, like all other lines, it faces the threat of ships being turned away at ports if the Terminal Security Fee levied by the operator is not paid, a spokesman said.