As negotiations between the ILA and USMA do not appear to be moving towards an early resolution, we need to prepare for the possibility that operations at ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts will shut down on December 29
December 12, 2012
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
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
October 03, 2012
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Corporate Messages
September 12, 2013
North Europe to Asia Trade – General Rate Increase
Dear Valued Customer,
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
September 12, 2012
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
August 28, 2012
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade has been below the required level to cover basic operating costs for a prolonged period. Considering the need to provide sustainable services for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
July 20, 2012
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
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade has been below the required level to cover basic operating costs for an extended period. Considering that the need to provide sustainable services for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
June 12, 2012
Please note that the quarterly review of the Environmentally Friendly Fuel Surcharge (MAR) has resulted in an upward trigger.
May 30, 2012
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from July 1, 2012.
May 22, 2012
Please note that due to a change in our 3rd party service provider’s tariff on one hand, and a significant change in our cargo flows on the other, we shall be amending our Drop off fees in Switzerland
May 21, 2012
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. 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 June 15th, 2012
May 16, 2012
OOCL would like to announce that we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge of US$300 per TEU, applicable to all shipment from Asia to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective from June 1.
May 16, 2012
Water levels in the St. Lawrence River are at historically low levels as a result of less winter snow and less rainfall during the spring. The latest projections are that water levels will not improve in the coming months.
May 02, 2012
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade continues to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs. Considering that the current level is unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in order to maintain a viable service level.
April 03, 2012
To cover the increasing cost of bunker fuel an Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) will be implemented with effect from April 9th
March 29, 2012
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of April 1st, 2012
March 27, 2012
Effective April 1, 2012, OOCL will no longer provide chassis for import and export shipments to/from facilities within the New York, N.Y. metropolitan area and Rochester, N.Y.
March 27, 2012
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade continues to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs. Considering that the current level is unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in order to maintain a viable service level.
March 08, 2012
Following our customer advisory, dated December 16, 2011, regarding our upgraded Atlantic Express Service (ATX), OOCL would like to announce the following ATX terminal changes:
March 06, 2012
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of March 1st, 2012.
February 27, 2012
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin March 5th, 2012 and continue through May 4th, 2012
February 27, 2012
Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of March – one month ahead of schedule.
February 27, 2012
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from April 1, 2012.
February 27, 2012
Dear Valued Customers,
Please be advised that effective March 1, 2012, the current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mechanical seal standard (ISO/PAS 17712) will be replaced with a new ISO standard--ISO 17712:2010.
February 22, 2012
Due to a structural change of HSBC, all bank accounts currently with HSBC Private Bank will be transited to HSBC Bank plc, London, Zurich Branch.
We will have 3 new account numbers as of January 1st 2012.
January 10, 2012
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of January 1st, 2012
January 05, 2012
