Further to our previous announcement on China’s 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, we would like to provide you with more details on the manifest requirements for export shipments from China.
December 04, 2008
Please be advised that Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPRR) is reducing the maximum allowable cargo weight on rail for 20’ container shipments, without an additional weight surcharge.
November 28, 2008
Please be advised that the port of Montreal requires that loading and discharge of specific dangerous goods be supervised by a Fire Inspector.
Effective January 1st, 2009 a Dangerous Goods Supervision (DGS) charge of
CAN$ 60 per container
will
November 28, 2008
Dear customer,
Please be advised of the yearly CP Rail embargo phase on Reefer transports into Canada and US-Midwest. Reefers with a rail inland transport cannot be accepted on following sailings:
November 26, 2008
Dear customer,
Please be advised of the following arbitrary charges for Boston CY via Atlantic Coast ports coming into effect as of December 10th, 2008:
November 20, 2008
St. Petersburg Holiday Closures
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you about following holiday closures at the port of St. Petersburg between Christmas and New Year. Please note that OOCL will not provide extended demurrage/detention freetimes
November 18, 2008
OOCL Deutschland GmbH achieves AEO certification
Dear customer,
OOCL Deutschland GmbH has been accredited as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), effective from November 13, 2008.
November 17, 2008
Dear customer,
please be advised of the last sailing 2008 and the first sailing 2009 per loop as follows - some vessels sailing on eco-speed as not enough lay-by capacitites available:
November 06, 2008
Further to our previous announcement on China’s 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, we would like to provide you with more details on the required data elements for shipments to China.
October 31, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you about the St. Petersburg Winter Surcharge (WSC) effective as of December 1st, 2008 until April 30th, 2009:
October 30, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of December 1st, 2008:
October 29, 2008
OOCL would like to notify our customers that China Customs has announced a new 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, to take effect on 1st January 2009.
October 13, 2008
The U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of the Census, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued the
October 08, 2008
This notice is concerning the delays to vessel berthing and transshipment connectivity in both Jebel Ali and Jeddah.
As of today there are no significant improvements in sight and therefore in order to recover the additional expenses incurred
October 02, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of November 1st, 2008:
October 01, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you that as of October 15, 2008, US Customs will require all freight containers inbound to the US by ship to have:
High Security Seals meeting ISO PAS 17712 standards
This includes all cargo bound for the US,
September 02, 2008
Dear customer,
We are pleased to provide you with the Terminal Handling Charges (THC), Port Security Charges (ISPS) as well as European Outport Arbitraries that will come into effect on October 1st 2008. The new Surcharges will be applicable to cargo
September 02, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of October 1st, 2008:
September 01, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to remind you of the requirements for placing DG placards on containers shipped via Montreal:
August 27, 2008
Dear customer,
In preparation for the forthcoming deregulation, we are pleased to provide you with the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) that will come into effect on October 1st 2008. The new THCs will be applicable to cargo moving inbound and outbound,
August 26, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to give you an overview of the BAF/CAF levels effective as of September 1st, 2008:
July 31, 2008
Dear customer,
Further to our newsletter dated July 11th, 2008 we would like to advise you regarding the requirements of Port Name for Bandar Abbas and Bushehr in Iran, as announced by Port and Marine Organization (PMO).
July 30, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that the introduction of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be postponed to September 1st, 2008:
July 29, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to give you an overview of the BAF/CAF levels effective as of August 1st, 2008:
July 29, 2008
Dear customer,
kindly note, according to the approvals of the Council of Ministers, the Port of Bandar Abbas has been considered as a Special Economic Zone. Also Ports & Shipping Organization (P.S.O.) has been assigned as the responsible organization
July 11, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the VIETNAM PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE as follows:
Member Lines of the FEFC have been monitoring the port situation at Vietnam and are very concerned with the increased congestion experienced there.
July 09, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as follows:
Westbound (excluding Japan) effective from August 1, 2008 until October 17, 2008:
Asia to Northern Europe USD 158/Teu
June 26, 2008
Dear customer,
Please note the OOCL BAF levels for all shipments from/to USA as well as Canada and US-Midwest via Montreal:
USA/Mexico OOCL BAF effective 01.08.08 USD 368/Teu USEC/GU/Mexico
June 26, 2008
Dear Customer,
We would like to inform you that effective July 1st, 2008 a Certificate Issuance Fee (CIC) of EUR 25 per certificate for locally issued vessel certificates like confirmation of vessel flag, age of vessel etc. will be charged.
Any cert
June 26, 2008
Dear customer,
please note following update on actual surcharges as well as deregulation:
EB GRI 01.07.08
EB Empty Positioning Midwest terminated 23.05.08
EB Booking Cancellation Fee 23.06.08
Deregulation Canada Conference - 01.08.08
June 04, 2008
Dear customer,
As you may be aware the conference structure is in the process of being disbanded within the European Unionand as a result the commonality amongst pricing structures and surcharges between conference lines is due to disappear.
June 04, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that the ISPS Terminal Security Charge for St. Petersburg will be increased for all shipments to and from USA, Canada and Mexico effective cargo receipt date June 18, 2008 as follows:
via terminal St. Peter
June 03, 2008
Dear customer,
Grand Alliance partners have agreed to drop the Southampton call on GMX and GAX service with immediate effect and call Thamesport instead. PAX loop will maintain temporary Thamesport call as well.
May 23, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that the ISPS Terminal Security Charge for St. Petersburg will be increased for all Intra-Europe shipments effective July 1, 2008 as follows:
Exporte via terminal St. Petersburg (SEO) EUR 12 per Container
May 13, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the Eastbound GRI effective June 1st, 2008:
Eastbound only
General Rate Increase (GRI) USD 100/Teu for Cargo ex North Europe
April 30, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as follows:
Westbound (excluding Japan) effective from June 1, 2008 until October 17, 2008:
Asia to Mediterranean USD 158/Teu
April 30, 2008
Dear customer,
We would like to draw your attention again to the changed blocking and bracing requirement for cargo moving on CP Rail in USA/Canada which come into effect May 1st, 2008.
Adhering to the described rules is the sole responsibility of
April 30, 2008
Dear customer,
OOCL is pleased to announce a new, personalized feature for our regional customers on oocl.com. Customers may subscribe to "Local News" and tailor their announcements according to their specific interests in either inbound or outbound
April 15, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that effective May 15, 2008 (cargo receipt date) an Empty Positioning Charge of USD 300 per Reefer container will be introduced for all shipments with origin (empty pick up) in Norfolk, Savannah, Charleston,
April 15, 2008
Dear customer,
As per separate TACA announcement dated April 10th, 2007 please be advised about following change in CAF effective May 16th, 2008:
CAF 15% (from 12%)
April 15, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the Suez Canal Transit Charge as follows:
Westbound (excluding Japan) effective from April 1, 2008
Eastbound (including Australia and Middle East) effective May 5, 2008
Suez Canal Transit
April 10, 2008
Already last year ECT (Rtm) announced the implementation of measures to reduce the dwell time of containers on their terminal. ECT have evaluated the measures taken in 2007 which they find must be adjusted and complemented with relating actions to
April 10, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that the Panama Canal Transit fee will be increased to USD 260 per Container effective May 8, 2008. This surcharge will apply to all shipments to and from US Westcoast.
April 10, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that effective May 7, 2008 (cargo receipt date) an Empty Positioning Charge of USD 150 per Teu will be introduced for all cargo originating in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska,
April 10, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that the Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge will be increased to USD 9 per Teu effective May 1st, 2008. This surcharge will apply to all shipments to and from USA, Canada and Mexico.
April 02, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that local as well as trade surcharges are now available online.
April 01, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that effective April 1, 2008 (cargo receipt date) an Empty Positioning Charge of USD 250 per Container will be introduced for all cargo originating in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
March 12, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you about the Westbound GRI as well as various Surcharges effective April 1st, 2008:
March 05, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that local as well as trade surcharges are now available online.
March 05, 2008
Dear customer,
effective from March 15, 2008 until May 26, 2008 following weight limitations will apply for truck transports in Canada / to US Crossborder:
March 03, 2008
Dear customer,
Due to the rising costs for diesel fuel OOCL will introduce an Inland Fuel Surcharge of 3% on all truck transports in Germany effective March 1st, 2008.
February 01, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that local as well as trade surcharges are now available online.
February 01, 2008
Dear customer,
With the introduction of HABIS Zoll in customs-free zone, which will come to effect for TFG as of January 14, 2008, workflows concerning the presenting of release notes for plant inspection for wood packaging changes.
January 21, 2008
Dear customer,
As the congestion situation at the port of Southampton has improved, Grand Alliance partners have agreed to switch back to the Southampton call on GMX and GAX service from Tilbury call. Southampton calls effective as of following sailin
January 21, 2008
Dear customer,
As per separate TACA announcement dated December 16th 2007 please be reminded about following unchanged BAF for shipments to /from US (TACA) as in effect per September 16th, 2007:
January 18, 2008
Dear customer,
To avoid direct invoicing of export storage charges to you by HHLA, we would like to re-iterate the importance of filling in the correct "Offerten Nummer" in field 41 on the export dock receipt form HDS (Hafendatensatz)/Schiffszettel.
January 09, 2008
Dear customer,
please be advised that effective January 1st, 2008 IFP and CAF triggering for import and export US-Crossborder shipments via Montreal will be based on Canadian Conference levels instead of TACA levels.
January 09, 2008
Dear customer,
we would like to inform you that local as well as trade surcharges are now available online.
January 09, 2008
