Yilport imposes Covid-19 surcharge to recoup pandemic's costs in terminals

Yilport Holding said on Tuesday it will hike port fees in most of its terminals across the world to better battle the coronavirus pandemic.

An emergency surcharge ranging from $3 to $3.63 for each container handled, depending on location, will start being imposed on 1 January, the Turkish company said in a press release.

“Due to unforeseen consequences, the company is facing increased costs of obligatory safety procedures, social distancing requirements, extra sanitization, protective equipment,” Yilport said.