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DGX - Dependable Global Express

7/3/2019

Breaking Alert

 

July 3, 2019

 

Dear Valued Customer,

 

On June 28, 2018, the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) announced a 1.9% increase to the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF), or Pier Pass Fee, for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach effective August 1, 2019.

 

In light of this increase, DGX will increase the Pier Pass fee charge as detailed below effective August 1, 2019.  The below will apply to all container types.

 

FCL 20’ container: the Pier Pass Fee will increase to $37.12

FCL 40’ container: the Pier Pass Fee will increase to $69.12

FCL 45’ container: the Pier Pass Fee will increase to $69.12

 

There will be no increase to the Pier Pass Fee applied to LCL shipments.

 

We appreciate your continued support and understanding of these increases in order to continue to meet your international transportation needs.

 

Please remember all DGX USA offices will be closed July 4, 2019 for Independence Day.  Have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your local DGX office or representative, or call us at 888-488-4888 or 310-669-8888.

 

Thank you for your business – we appreciate it!