Date: Friday, June 2, 2006

Re:	SAFMARINE – U.S. INLAND FUEL SURCHARGE

Received the below from Safmarine:

Effective : 1 July 2006

In response to changing fuel costs in the United States, Safmarine will increase the U.S. inland fuel surcharge to USD 125.00 per container effective July 1, 2006. Currently the US Inland Fuel Surcharge is USD 100 per container. The surcharge will apply to all import and export cargo on a Safmarine bill of lading. This includes cargo to/from locations requiring rail, truck, or barge service.

The inland fuel surcharge will be adjusted on a quarterly basis according to average national fuel costs found in the DOE Highway Diesel Price Index. Utilizing this formula will ensure our inland transport charges are aligned with current U.S. fuel prices.

Regards,

North American Shippers Association (NASA)
Joan Barrett
NASA Administrator