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There are many forwarding agents, ranging from large to small. We are not the largest, but we do offer added value. Especially because of our service and transparent approach and the way in which we take a constructive approach with our customers. We are proactive about this last issue. All of the above combined with our many years of experience means that Merzario is an experienced specialist in the area of sea and air freight, cross trading and everything in-between. We are a reliable, financially healthy and digitally advanced forwarding agent and have all logistics services under one roof. Take a look at our latest news, soon to follow.

Panama Canal low water delays

03-November-2023: The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) announced new operational measures, following “41% less rainfall than usual”.

War Risk surcharge to Israel

03-November-2023: In continuation of the ongoing war in Israel, more and more carriers implementing a War Risk surcharge for shipments to Israel. Without prior notice we are forced to implement this surcharge on pending and new bookings on a case-by-case occasion.

Implementation of the EU ETS-surcharge w.e.o. January 1st, 2024

03-November-2023: Fighting the global warming and to contribute to the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carriers will introduce a new surcharge with effect of January 1st 2024, called “EU Emissions Trading System”.

General Rate Increase FEWB-trade

03-November-2023: Creating a artificial shortage of space by extending the blank sailing program, a General Rate Increase with effect of November 1st is announced on the Far East West Bound trade.

Blank sailing program

03-November-2023: In addition to the suspension of THE alliance's FE5 service, shipping lines have announced the continuation and/or expansion of the blank sailing program in November and December

THE-Alliance suspense FE5 service till further notice

01-November-2023: In consideration of the present market situation, THE Alliance will make changes to the Asia - North Europe Network by suspending FE5 service from week 46.

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