A Port Security Charge (PSC) will be collected starting August 15, 2006, by the container terminal operators at the port of Hong Kong, for all import and export laden containers, with the exception of international transshipment boxes and empties, at a charge of HK$20 per TEU and HK$30 per FEU (40ft or 45ft). The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics Ltd (HAFFA) is recommending to its members an indicated rate of HK$5 per House Bill of Lading for LCL (less-than-container-load) cargo.
The Council has come to an agreement on the PSC with the following:
Hongkong International Terminals Ltd
Modern Terminals Ltd
COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Ltd
Asia Container Terminals Ltd
CSX World Terminals Hong Kong Ltd
It has also been agreed that an Administration Fee of HK$2 per container shall be paid to the Council during a period of 12 months from implementation, and to be extended with the agreement of the CTOs. The Administration Fee will be passed on directly to Hong Kong shippers. Shippers can purchase PSC e-coupons from the Council website and PSC paper coupons from the Council and other associations, at the net rate of HK$18 per TEU and HK$28 per FEU (40 or 45ft). See the PSC icon on the Council’s website for purchase details.
There will be three methods of purchasing or paying for the PSC.
- e-Transaction (paperless)
- PSC e-coupon
- PSC paper coupon
Arrangements have been made on electronic channels—known as e-transaction (paperless)--with an incentive rate of HK$18 per TEU and HK$28 per FEU (40 or 45ft), through
Purchase PSC E-coupon from the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council website:
Hot Line : 2834 0010 (Mon-Fri: 0900-1800 hrs) (Concession Code)
HKSC PSC Pass-On Program : Concession Code
Website : www.hkshippers.org.hk
E-mail enquiry : shippers@hkshippers.org.hk
Purchase PSC Paper Coupon from the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council:
Hong Kong Shippers’ Council
Service hours:Monday to Friday
9.30 am-1200 noon
2.00-5.30 pm
Hot Line : 2834 0010
Website : www.hkshippers.org.hk
E-mail : shippers@hkshippers.org.hk
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