Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008 Re:  Notification for South Africa and or Indian Ocean Service NB to USA Fuel Additional Surcharge (FAS) Received below from MSC: Please be advised that MSC has filed an increase effective October 3, 2008 to the Fuel Additional Charge (FAS) which will be applicable to all published, filed tariff and service contract rates: * Effective Date: FAS, October 3rd 2008 * Tariff Number: Mesu - 034 * Rule Name: FAS from South Africa and or Indian Ocean to USA FROM: Ports and points in South Africa and Indian Ocean TO: USEC, GULF & Pacific Coast ports and points Application: Northbound Dry and Reefer Cargo Current Charge: US$ 415 x TEU / US$ 830 x FEU New Charge: US$ 425 x TEU / US$ 850 x FEU Above increases will be applied to all published, filed tariff and service contracts rates.