GPA will assess a terminal security surcharge to offset the cost of federally mandated facility security measures. Such security expenses may be incurred as a result of compliance with the MTSA an/or other applicable federal or state regulations. The surcharge will be assessed as provided below, in full, regardless of any other agreements.

Note 1: Restows are exempt from this surcharge
Note 2: This surcharge is assessed to the line owning/leasing/transporting the container, or its agent
Note 3: Vessels in lay berth status will be assessed one-half of the LOA rate for dockage.
Note 4: Naval vessels on liberty calls will not be assessed this surcharge.
Note 5: Transshipment containers will only be assessed this surcharge on the inbound move.