On 21st May 2021, MBf Carpenters Shipping announced a general rate increase (GRI) citing corresponding increase in overall operational cost in a challenging environment since 2020. The rate restoration will be effective for shipments with bills of lading issued on and after 20th June 2021, i.e. a 30 day advance notice from the announcement date. The quantum of applicable as follows: USD 525 per 20gp USD 1,050 per 40hc USD 28 per rt (breakbulk) The rate restoration applies to shipment out of North Asia, South East Asia and Indian subcontinent to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Official Notice of Carpenters Shipping rate restoration 20th June 2021 Should you need further clarification, kindly contact us at: QEL Shipping Services (Port Klang) Email               : mcsl-mypkg@qel.com.my Jeremy            : +60(3) 5623 6265 / +60(17) 693 8335 Jeff                 : +60(3) 5623 6265 / +60(16) 660 5981 Siti                  : +60(3) 5623 6225 Faizah             : +60(3) 5623 6226 QEL Shipping Services (Penang) Email                : mcsl_mypen@qel.com.my Michael Loh     : +60(12) 427 8923 Cherry              : +60(18) 398 9039 SK Yeoh            : +60(4) 251 9401 QEL Maritime (M) Sdn Bhd (Pasir Gudang / Johor) Email               : mcsl_mypgu@qel.com.my Catherine        : +60(19) 764 6622 Cher                : +60(19) 679 9755 Bazlina             : +60(7) 353 9933 (ext 211)