Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st December 2013:
January 13, 2014
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable December 19th, 2013.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp.
at the affected terminals. (inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development!
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Waterlevel for DUI01/04/06, DUS01 and COG02 is Ruhrort
Waterlevel for MIZ02, FRA07, WOE02 and MHM26 is Kaub
December 19, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In view of the peak demand, this is to advise that OOCL will implement a Peak Season Surcharge of US$ 450 per TEU, applicable to all shipments from Asia to Europe effective from January 8, 2014.
December 19, 2013
Dear valued customer,
As a customer of OOCLs we would like to bring to your attention changes to the customs procedures for exports to Japan. These changes are to enhance the security of the global supply chain, implementation is expected in March 2014.
Below are some of the changes that will affect bookings to Japan:
December 12, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from December 15, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$775 per TEU.
November 21, 2013
On Saturday, November 16th, ‘OOCL Canada’ reported a high temperature alarm in the tail shaft system when sailing in heavy weather and sea conditions.
November 19, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to inform you of the following void sailing of Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) as part of the Vessel Maintenance Scheme:
• Eastbound: Washington Express 065E with an ETD from Port Everglades on December 21, 2013
• Westbound: Washington Express 066W with an ETD from Bremerhaven on January 19, 2014
November 07, 2013
OOCL would like to notify you that Japan Customs has announced a new 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, to take effect from March 2014.
November 04, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of November 1st, 2013:
November 01, 2013
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you about the strike situation at the APM terminal in Rotterdam. The dispute is solely between Unions and APMT regarding working practices at their new facility.
All other terminals in Rotterdam continue to operate as normal, hence the GA Asia-Europe services are not subject to any delays or disruption.
The APM terminal management will provide regular updates on this web site http://apmtrupdate.com/?p=1128
October 17, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to remind you of the below schedule changes.
Our Pacific Atlantic Service (PAX), Gulf Mexico Express (GMX) and Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) services will change their UK port of call from Thamesport to Southampton.
October 16, 2013
We would like to advise that Israeli Customs has published a new official production date of the FROB (Freight Remain On Board) manifest and it is now on November 17, 2013.
October 13, 2013
: Members of the G6 Alliance have announced the withdrawal of eight Asia-Europe sailings from late October 2013 to February 2014, in response to expected low demand over the winter season.
October 10, 2013
Kindly be informed that as per Indian Customs all the containers which are being discharged on Indian Shores should have a bottle seal. This bottle seal number needs to be correctly declared in the Import General Manifest (IGM) and the Import Advance List (IAL).
Any discrepancy in the seal numbers declared or absence of bottle seals will require a Customs Amendment for correcting the seal number before the Customs will allow the delivery of the containers from the Terminal.
October 09, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please note the following changes to our GEX2 and PAX services:
GEX2 (Continent to Montreal service) - Terminal Change in Hamburg
PAX – (Continent to US service) – Terminal change in New York
October 08, 2013
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef October 5th, 2013.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp. at the affected terminals.
(inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development.
Waterlevel for DUI01/04/06, DUS01 and COG02 is Ruhrort
Waterlevel for MIZ02, FRA07, WOE02 and MHM26 is Kaub
October 07, 2013
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and related cargo clearance agencies continue to operate under normal working hours with no delays in cargo operations experienced at this time. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (USDA/AHPIS) are also staffed but at reduced levels which may lead to some delays in clearance of related cargoes. We will continue to provide additional information and updates if this status changes.
October 04, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from November 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$975 per TEU.
September 26, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of September 1st, 2013:
September 20, 2013
We would like to advise the Israel 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation is tentatively rescheduled to October 13, 2013 by Israel Customs, and the following Advance Manifest filing and amendment charge will be effective on the same day....
September 14, 2013
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef August 18th, 2013.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp. at the affected terminals. (inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development!
September 06, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of September 1st, 2013:
September 02, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our Eastbound Europe to Asia Trade. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a General Rate Increase (GRI) which will be applied to all cargo loading on or after October 1.
September 02, 2013
Dear valued customer, in response to heavy volumes resulting from peak season cargo, Virginia International Terminals, LLC, is modifying the truck gate hours at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). (For further details, click on the above link)
August 28, 2013
We would like to remind you that during the forthcoming National Day holiday, there will be operation restrictions for import shipments in South China (including Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan & Yunan) as following
August 26, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Russia “St. Petersburg” service. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a General Rate Increase (GRI) which will be applied to all cargo loading on or after October 1st, 2013.
August 20, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from October 1, 2013.
August 20, 2013
Dear Valued Customer, in order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade.
August 08, 2013
Based on the decision of Hungarian Parliament we would like to inform you, that the mentioned new e-toll system was legalized in Hungary and is valid from 1st of July 2013 by operational launching of this system.
July 26, 2013
Dear customer, we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of August 1st, 2013:
July 25, 2013
Dear Customers,
We would like to inform you that there will be void sailings on the G6 service routes of Loop 1 and Loop 7 as follows:
July 18, 2013
Further to our notice to you on June 28, we regret to inform you that the fore section of the containership MOL COMFORT of our alliance partner, MOL, sank on July 10 in the open sea near 19’56”N / 65’25”E.
July 12, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to enhance our schedule performance and to better meet the needs of our customers, OOCL has decided to shift the South Florida call of its Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) Service from Miami to Port Everglades.
The last vessel calling at Miami will be the MV “St. Louis Express” 63W31 / 63E33 with an ETA on August 17.
The following new port rotation calling at Port Everglades will take effect with the MV “Philadelphia Express” and the ETA will be on August 24.
July 11, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from August 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$525 per TEU.
July 11, 2013
Dear Customer,
we are proud to announce that OOCL extends their service cope to include East-Africa.
We now offer services from/ to Tanzania (Port of Dar Es Salaam) and Kenya ( Port of Mombasa) via the Loop 6 service with transshipment in Jebel Ali.
The standard transit time is 34 days ex port of Hamburg.
July 10, 2013
Dear valued customer,
further to our separate newsletter regarding the incident of the MV MOL Comfort in the Indian Ocean, MOL has announced that several of their vessels will phase out of LP1 to undergo surveys and upgrades (Please click on above link for further details).
July 09, 2013
This customer advisory is an update to our June 18 broadcast titled “Containership MOL Comfort in Distress"
June 28, 2013
Sehr verehrte Kunden,
durch bauliche Maßnahmen am Gebäude des Büros in Bremen verändert sich zum 26. Juni 2013 die Adresse des OOCL-Büros.
Der Haupteingang wird dann zur Hillmannstraße hinausgehen.
Bitte ersetzen Sie daher in Ihren Anschreiben und Datenbanken die ehemalige Adresse “Birkenstraße 15” nun mit der neuen Adresse Hillmannstraße 2a, 28195 Bremen.
June 27, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of July 1st, 2013:
June 21, 2013
OOCL would like to inform you that the Israel Customs has announced a new rule in the 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation.
June 21, 2013
Dear valued customer,
Further to our separate newsletter the MV MOL Comfort Voy. 005 has incurred substantial damage on her way from Asia to Europe (Please click on above link for further details).
June 20, 2013
We regret to inform you that the containership MOL Comfort is in distress in the Indian Ocean while under way from Singapore to Jeddah on Monday, June 17.
June 18, 2013
Please note US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has announced effective July 9, 2013 they will begin full enforcement of Importer Security Filing (ISF or 10+2). (Please click on above link for further details)
June 18, 2013
Customers are advised that the G6 Alliance has agreed the following void Asia-Europe sailings for vessel maintenance (Please click on above link for further details)
June 18, 2013
Sehr geehrte Kunden,
wie Sie den Medien entnehmen konnten, hat sich die Hochwasserlage in Teilen Deutschlands stark verschärft:
June 11, 2013
Sehr geehrte Kunden,
wie Sie den Medien entnehmen konnten, bleibt die Hochwasserlage in Teilen Deutschland sowie in einigen Anrainerstaaten weiterhin kritisch.
June 11, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from July 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from the Far East (including Japan) to the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$ 650 per TEU.
For further information, please kindly contact our local Sales Representatives.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support to OOCL.
June 11, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of June 1st, 2013:
May 31, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from July 1st.
The following General Rate Increase is for:
US$150 per 20’ container and US$250 per 40’ and 45’ containers for Westbound dry cargo on all the routes/loops offered from Europe to the United States, Canada and Mexico.
May 31, 2013
Dear valued Customer,
We are happy to inform you that information about empty return locations for standard equipment can now be found in our Cargo Tracking-module on www.oocl.com. The previously provided excel file containing information will be removed with immediate effect.
May 24, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of May 1st, 2013:
May 07, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to update you that all westbound cargo previously loaded onboard the “Norfolk Express” 033W in Thamesport, Antwerp and Bremerhaven have been transferred to the replacement vessel “Irenes Rainbow” for on carriage to the intended port of discharge. “Irenes Rainbow” is scheduled to sail from Bremerhaven on April 26, 2013 and sail directly to Veracruz, arriving on May 11, 2013.
April 26, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to inform you that we have been notified by our partner that the “Norfolk Express” on the GMX service will be replaced on her current voyage by another vessel, understood to be the “Irenes Rainbow”, with immediate effect.
April 22, 2013
We would like to announce that the Atlantic Gulf Mexico (AGM) service will be discontinued in July.
April 15, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
April 15, 2013
Dear Valued Customers,
Subsequent to our series of recovery actions taken to minimize the impact on our customers’ supply chains due to service disruptions of our Gateway Express service (GEX1 & GEX2) earlier, we are pleased to inform you that the normalization of service and schedule for the two trade routes is well in progress.
April 02, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of April 1st, 2013:
March 27, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
With effect from April 15 2013, freight rate for westbound traffic from Asia to Europe will be increased by USD525 per TEU. It covers shipments from the Far East (including Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
March 26, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to inform you that the vessel OOCL Belgium will undergo emergency dry dock upon arrival at Bremerhaven, Germany, on March 22.
March 22, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to inform you that in light of the improvement in water levels in the St Lawrence River, the Montreal Low Water Surcharge will be terminated with effect from April 1st 2013.
March 22, 2013
According to the European Commission’s directive and adopted by German’s authority, with immediate effect, HS Code should be provided for all cargoes entering or to be transshipped at German ports to facilitate the veterinary (animal products) inspection by the authority at the ports...
March 18, 2013
Due to the federal government budget sequestration the CBP has announced a cut back in staffing availability. Marine terminals in Long Beach and Los Angeles, California as a result have announced that import container processing available first and second shift end gate hours will be reduced by 30 minutes. For further information please go www.cbp.gov for link the latest information on the Latest Information Regarding Impacts of Sequestration on CBP Operations.
March 11, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our Europe to Asia Trade.
Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a General Rate Increase (GRI) which will be applied to all cargo loading on or after April 1.
February 28, 2013
Dear customer,
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin February 25th, 2013 and continue through May 10th, 2013.
February 28, 2013
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from April 1st. (Please click on above link for further details)
February 27, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
we have previously informed you that the MV “Montreal Express” (voyage 215w) has been damaged by a tug boat during unberth process at the port of Hamburg and after completion of required repairs sailed from Hamburg delayed. (link)
The “Montreal Express” is presently en-route to Montreal but her arrival in the Canadian port has been further complicated by berth clashes.
Weather permitting, the following three SLCS vessel are all due in Montreal in close proximity:
February 07, 2013
In the latest OOCL Lite version, registered “My OOCL Center” (MOC) customers can now access shipment details and much more in a secured environment by logging in with the MOC User ID and password!
February 07, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
With effect from March 15, freight rate for westbound traffic from Asia to Europe will be increased by US$700 per TEU. It covers shipments from the Far East (including Japan), Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
February 07, 2013
Please be advised that OOCL will standardize the Rate of Exchange (ROE) application for the invoicing of our freight and charges with effect from 1st February 2013.
February 01, 2013
Dear customer, we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of February 1st, 2013:
January 31, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
The ship operator has informed us that the MV “Montreal Express” (voyage 215w) has been damaged by a tug boat during unberth process at the port of Hamburg.
The Port State Control as well as a technical surveyor are on board and have inspected the damage.
January 31, 2013
We want to keep you informed about the contract negotiations taking place between the ILA (representing the Union) and the USMX (representing the employers), aided by Federal Mediators. The Master Contract, which governs labour agreements for port operations from Maine to Texas, expired on September 30th. The Contract was extended through February 6th and while some progress has been made, a mutual agreement has not yet been reached (Please click on the above link for further details)
January 31, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from March 1st.
January 28, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade.
January 24, 2013
Dear valued customers,
Water levels in the Canadian St. Lawrence River continue to be unusually low, and the latest projections indicate that the water levels are set to reduce further. In light of this situation we will increase our Low Water Surcharge for all cargo shipments via the Port of Montreal with effect from August 6 to the following levels:
January 10, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of January 1st, 2013:
January 08, 2013
In view of the year end holiday season, the USMX and the ILA have agreed that the extension of the Master Contract will end on Wednesday Feb 6, 2013.
January 07, 2013
