Further to the FEFC notice of 15th January 2007, FEFC have  increased the 20’ Container Premium to USD 250 for cargo loaded at the following N PRC Ports with effect from 1st April 2007 - Yantai, Lianyugang, Dalian, Qingdao and Tianjin/Xingang and shipped into European Ports.

In addition many lines are now charging a "heavy weight premium" of 350 USD for all 20ft containers exceeding 14,000 Kg shipped into Europe from Northern Chinese port and 300 USD per 20ft from Eastern and Southern Chinese Ports