Hong Kong bunker suppliers to impose Chinese New Year holiday surcharge

Bunker supply operations in Hong Kong will continue during the Chinese New Year holiday period, although suppliers will apply a holiday surcharge to bookings made at that time, according to notices from several bunker suppliers.

IMAGE: Cargo ships in Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong, China. Getty Images

The surcharge will be in effect from 16–20 February, and will vary depending on the supplier, fuel grade and volume.

Meanwhile, the delivery of fresh bunker stems at several ports in Taiwan will be temporarily suspended during the Chinese New Year holiday period.

By Tuhin Roy

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