IMPORTANT Grimaldi Service Announcement - USTR 301 increase announcement for US Import / Non West Af

Per ACL. “there have been some amendments in the USTR 301 rules related to new service fees on maritime transport services starting today, October 14, 2025 (USTR 301). The new fee has been increased up to 46$ per NT whilst in the previous communication it was at 14$ per NT. This applies to all vehicles / roro vessel entering USA as from today. 

The new impact for Grimaldi Lines, especially for calendar year 2025, is much heavier than what was anticipated. 

According to our calculations, to compensate part of the impact of this levy, all cargo bound to the US and export from the US worldwide, (except US export to West Africa) must be subject to a surcharge equal to $18 per w/m. 

For containers, surcharge is $100 per TEU. … For easy reference pls visit https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/Press/Releases/2025/301%20Ships%20Action%20Mod%20FRN.pdf “