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2012
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Update on potential Strike in the US ports + Booking Cancellation Fee
We would like to briefly update you on the current state of negotiations between the ILA Union and the USMX (employers organization), and as you can read from below news clippings the near term outlook is not positive and we are most likely heading to a nationwide strike in the US, impacting the US East Coast and Gulf Ports.
December 19, 2012
Revenue Restoration Program & Peak Season Surcharge
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program and the implementation of Peak Season Surcharge.
November 19, 2012
North Europe to Asia Trade – General Rate Increase
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover operating costs on our North 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 13, 2012
Transatlantic Trade Port Congestion Surcharge
This is to advise that effective October 1st, 2012 a Port Congestion Surcharge will be levied on all shipments originating or destined to the United States as follows in the event of a slowdown or work stoppage at any US Port(s).
September 11, 2012
Temporary Suspension of the Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES) Service
OOCL would like to inform you that our Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES) service will be temporarily suspended with effect from the week of July 23 until further notice.
June 22, 2012