To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from Jan 15, 2011.
December 15, 2010
In order to continue providing high quality services for our customers in the current high cost environment, OOCL will introduce another round of rate increases from January 2, 2011.
December 14, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from Jan 15, 2011.
December 14, 2010
Dear Valued OOCL Customer,
The terminals operating at the Ports of New York & New Jersey may experience a labor disruption at the end of December. The contract with the Metro Marine Contractor – a division of the ILA made - is expiring at the end of 2010. As a result of these negotiations, a possible work stoppage may occur.
December 09, 2010
Further to our previous customer advisories about the EU regulation 1875/2006, effective January 1st 2011, all ocean carriers are required to submit a list of legislation-defined data elements to EU Customs at a vessel's first EU port of call, at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading onboard the European Union bound vessel. The regulation is applicable to all import cargo to or via any EU Port.
November 30, 2010
OOCL won the Environment Protection Award at the Seatrade China Awards Ceremony held in Dalian on October 13, 2010.
October 19, 2010
We would like to advise our valued customers that due to the improved levels of the St. Lawrence River, OOCL will cancel the Low Water Surcharge currently in place, with effect from Monday 25th October 2010.
October 15, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from October 15, 2010.
September 30, 2010
OOCL colleagues won first place in the 2010 Zhejiang Seafarer Skills Competition, which was held on September 16-18, 2010 in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang.
September 29, 2010
OOCL today announced the appointment of Wilhelmsen Ships Service as its new Agent in Iraq, Jordan and Yemen, effective October 1, 2010.
September 24, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing our revenue recovery programme with effect from October 1, 2010.
August 30, 2010
OOCL would like to advise our valued customers that we will apply a General Rate Increase on Trans-Atlantic services with effect from October 1, 2010.
August 30, 2010
We would like to inform our valued customers of the upcoming EU* requirements for inbound cargo on vessels destined to EU* ports which will come into effect on 31st December 2010 for EU* bound vessels loading on or after this date.
August 19, 2010
This is to inform all concerned that today being the EIGHTH DAY (14 August, 2010) after the collision between MSC CHITRA and KHALIJIA 3, Traffic in NHV channel is moving slowly, vessel movements are carried out only at day time (upto 1900hrs IST). Below are the details of services and vessels that will affect OOCL.
August 16, 2010
We are pleased to inform you that The Maritime Employers Association has lifted the lock-out and regular operations will be resumed at the Port of Montreal from 8am on Saturday July 24, 2010.
July 24, 2010
Stakeholders have been working diligently to find an acceptable solution to the Port of Montreal lock-out which took effect Monday, July 19, 2010. We have been informed that the talks have been “positive.” The parties have reached an agreement subject to official confirmation and we expect that the lock-out may be lifted within the next 24 hours.
July 23, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from August 15, 2010.
July 21, 2010
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) at the Port of Montreal is ordering a lock-out on July 19, 2010, for some 850 employees covered by the accreditation certificate held by the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE, Local 375.
July 19, 2010
OOCL would like to inform our valued customers about enhancements on our Asia to North Europe services.
July 13, 2010
Water levels in the St. Lawrence River are at historically low levels as a result of a less winter snow and less rainfall during the spring. The latest projections are that water levels will not improve in the coming months.
July 09, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from Aug 1, 2010.
July 09, 2010
OOCL would like to advise our valued customers that as part of the 'Safety and Security Amendment' to the (EU) Community Customs Code, a single registration number for economic operators (businesses or persons) that engage in EU customs activities will become mandatory from 1 July 2010. This will end the "flexible enforcement period". The number is called an 'Economic Operators Registration and Identification number' (EORI).
June 21, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from July 15, 2010.
June 14, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from July 15, 2010.
June 04, 2010
To ensure the continued provision of high quality services and sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from July 1, 2010.
May 28, 2010
In order to ensure the continued provision of sufficient capacity to cater for our customer requirements we are implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery programme with effect from July 1st 2010.
May 20, 2010
OOCL has received four certificates of recognition from US government authorities, for our contribution towards cleaner air quality in the Southern California region. OOCL achieved a compliance rate of 100% for the voluntary vessel speed reduction program with the Port of Long Beach’s Green Incentive Program in 2009. OOCL has voluntarily participated in the program since 2007.
May 18, 2010
Ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, OOCL would like to inform our valued customers that we are announcing a rate restoration programme, to be applied on May 1st, 2010.
April 14, 2010
Due to seasonal high volume movements from New Zealand, a Peak Season Surcharge of US$150 per Teu will be applied to cargo loading from New Zealand to Asia, with effect from 15th April, 2010.
March 30, 2010
OOCL would like to inform our customers that we are launching a new service loop on the Asia to North Europe trade.
March 12, 2010
In order to maintain and strengthen the high level of service quality and a comprehensive global liner network for all of our customers, OOCL would like to advise that we will introduce a rate restoration programme.
February 23, 2010
OOCL would like to inform our valued customers that due to the Lunar New Year holidays, some of our offices in Asia and China will be closed from 13-19 February 2010. For easy reference, please refer to the table below for office closure dates.
February 12, 2010
Ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term a General Rate Increase will be applied with effect from April 1st, 2010.
February 08, 2010
Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), the parent company of OOCL, has been listed as the most financially sound ocean freight company in a new report by Drewry Shipping Consultants published in January 2010.
February 03, 2010
OOCL, as a prudent carrier, is committed to delivering the highest quality services to our customers.
February 01, 2010
OOCL has been certified as a “Partners in Protection” (PIP) carrier by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Partners in Protection is a voluntary program established by the CBSA for companies who assist its efforts to enhance border security, combat organized crime and terrorism, detect and prevent contraband smuggling, and increase awareness of issues to secure the flow of legitimate goods and travellers across the US-Canadian border.
January 29, 2010
OOCL has demonstrated its industry leadership in innovative IT solutions with the launch of Mobile Cargo Tracking for valued customers.
January 27, 2010
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) filed the Interim Final rule for the Importer Security Filing (ISF) “10+2” with an effective date of Jan 26 2009, and a gradual implementation process of 12 months under Informed Compliance.
The period of Informed Compliance will now end on January 26, 2010, after which Importers and Carriers (defined as parties causing goods to arrive in the US) are expected to have full compliance with this rule.
January 19, 2010
