Update on the impact of Japan’s crisis on OOCL services to and from Japan

Subsequent to the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes, tsunami and radioactive contamination due to the damage sustained by the nuclear power plant around the area of Fukushima, we would like to advise and update you as to the status of OOCL’s  services to and from Japan.

OOCL services calling at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya

OOCL’s vessels which are deployed in three services, KTX 1/2/3, providing connections with a number of Southeast Asian cities via Japan, continue to operate normally.

Grand Alliance services (PAX and NWX), operated by our alliance partner Hapag-Lloyd, have seen disruption to calls at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya since March 16, 2011.  On March 31, 2011, our Grand Alliance service to and from Nagoya will resume as normal.   We continue to liaise with our alliance partners to make necessary arrangements for handling the disruption and to keep our customers informed of the ongoing services. 

Booking acceptance for shipments to and from Japan continues except for the ports of Sendai, Hitachinaka and Kashima which were badly damaged by the tsunami on March 11, 2011.

Potential impact on operations due to radiation

OOCL is closely monitoring the situation in Japan and radiation levels at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya.  We will act upon government advice and recommendations from relevant authorities in reviewing needs to make changes to our operations, including our sailing schedules to and from Japan. 

OOCL has implemented precautionary measures onboard its vessels to ensure safety of its crew and cargoes, and we are also aware of the concerns about the potential radioactive contamination of goods loaded inside some containers.  We continue to work with relevant authorities in Japan and various destination countries to meet any screening requirements.  So far, there has been no case of radiation contamination detected on any container onboard OOCL vessels.  Meanwhile, we believe that it is equally important that customers keep closely in touch with their suppliers to ensure that the sources of supply are clearly identified prior to booking.

Schedule updates available at Japan local website

As of today (March 29, 2011), the radiation level at the three ports is safe and our operations at the ports remain normal.  OOCL vessels will continue to call at the Ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya which are over 50 miles (80 kilometers) away from Fukushima where the radiation contamination is reported. 

Please click here for the latest schedule information.
 
For further information, please visit the OOCL corporate website (http://www.oocl.com/).

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation and logistics companies, with more than 270 offices in 60 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: http://www.oocl.com/