Our Irish Feeder Service (SIX) has been enhanced to provide a call in Rotterdam. To enable this, the regular Greenock call has been dropped.
Two vessels now operate on this route in a butterfly rotation, namely the Conelbe and the Euphoria.
June 08, 2011
The FEFC has made the following announcement regarding imports into UK ports. Please be advised that OOCL will apply the new surcharge to all shipments with ‘Onboard Date’ (rather than container discharge date) of 1st December 2007 onwards.
June 08, 2011
We would like to inform our customers of an oversight contained in the 3rd December 2007 website announcement regarding the increase in UK Inland Fuel Surcharge rates.
Contrary to the website announcement (and in line with our email-distributed notice), please be guided that the increase from 8.8% to 12% will apply only to carrier haulage within the UK (inc. Northern Ireland) and not the Republic of Ireland.
December 28, 2007
We would like to remind customers that on January 1st 2008 Amendment 33 of the IMDG Code will come into force.
Chapter 5.4 Section 5.41.4.1 details the Information that is required on the Dangerous Goods Transport Document.
December 20, 2007
Following a review of our Import and Export Documentation Fees, which were last changed in 2004, customers are advised that with effect 1st February 2008 they will be increasing to £25 per Bill of Lading.
This will apply for all shipments to the UK (Import) or all Bills of Lading released in the UK (Export).
December 14, 2007
On the 1st January 2008 our tariff Inland Fuel Surcharge will increase from 8.8% to 12.0%.
This surcharge applies to all carrier haulage within the UK and Republic of Ireland, unless otherwise stated in the rate agreement or service contract that covers the shipment concerned.
December 03, 2007
Click HERE to download an Excel spreadsheet detailing the opening hours for all our ports over the forthcoming holiday period.
For haulage availability and depot opening hours please contact your nearest OOCL office.
December 03, 2007
We remind customers that the Canadian Authorities (Transport Canada) are closely checking Dangerous Goods Notes to ensure they have been correctly completed.
Below are three examples of common mistakes identified after recent inspections.
November 19, 2007
In an effort to reduce OOCL’s carbon footprint and improve business efficiencies we are seeking to move away from the issue of Notices of Arrival (NOAs) by fax and instead promote dispatch by email.
We believe this will be of benefit to all parties, and suggest that where possible a group/shared email address is provided to us, thus ensuring that all required parties do receive the NOA.
October 10, 2007
On the 5th November 2007 our Inland Fuel Surcharge will increase from 7.92% to 8.8%.
This surcharge applies to all carrier haulage within the UK, unless otherwise stated in the rate agreement or service contract that covers the shipment concerned.
October 03, 2007
We would like to update you on a number of changes that are about to take place on our transatlantic services to Canada and the U.S.A.
Firstly, we are currently swapping our tonnage operating on our Canadian routes 1 and 2 (GEX1 & GEX2).
September 24, 2007
On the morning of Friday 31st August, the Southampton Container Terminal Operations database experienced a corruption of its core data; caused by a failed system update. The disruptions to the database caused incorrect moves from their straddle carriers, which tried to retreive containers that were not present or were incorrect.
September 07, 2007
We would also like to confirm the implementation of a new tariff structure effective October 1st for cargo from the UK and Ireland to Asia. Full details can be obtained from your Area Sales Manager or local Sales office.
September 06, 2007
The civil engineering works in Southampton to lay new crane tracks along the quay which resulted a berth being closed have been completed to schedule. We are pleased to advise that all four deep sea berths are now back in operation.
September 06, 2007
Southampton Container Terminal has today issued an urgent announcement regarding the impending August bank holiday.
With effect from Monday 20th August 2007, the current 7 day export receivable window for laden export containers will be reduced to a 5 day window for all customers. Accordingly, from midnight on Sunday 19th August 2007, the terminal will not accept any laden export containers which are not due to be shipped on a vessel due alongside the ship within 5 days (including weekends).
August 17, 2007
Customers are advised that from 1st September 2007 an Advanced Manifesting surcharge will apply for all Mexico destined cargo on our GMX service.
The surcharge will be set at the same level as the current charges for USA and Canadian ports
August 15, 2007
We wish to advise shippers to and from Northern Ireland that a revised haulage tariff will become effective on 3rd September 2007. This will cover imports and exports for all trades, and will apply unless rates have previously been fixed in Service Contracts or Rate Agreements.
August 09, 2007
OOCL is actively participating in an industry forum, to facilitate the introduction and practical management of the new EU Green List Regulations which came into effect on 12th July.
Whilst discussions with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Environment Agency continue, shippers of scrap metal, waste paper or plastic and other products covered by the new rules are asked to confirm in writing, in the form of a Letter of Intent, their acceptance of OOCL’s
July 27, 2007
As you may be aware, SCT UK Ltd have ordered two gantry cranes for delivery in the first half of next year. These gantry cranes will have an outreach of 22 containers wide, thus ensuring the terminal is able to handle the latest and future generation of containerships.
July 26, 2007
On the 1st August 2007 our Inland Fuel Surcharge will increase from 6.78% to 7.92%.
This surcharge applies to all carrier haulage within the UK, unless otherwise stated in the rate agreement or service contract that covers the shipment concerned.
June 29, 2007
We are pleased to advise that we have been able to charter the MV Reinbeck on our ATX service to the USA, schedule as follows;
ETD Southampton 1st July
ETA New York 9th July
ETA Norfolk 11th July
June 25, 2007
In our quest to continuously improve the quality of our customer services we would be grateful if you could take 1 minute of your time to complete our short questionnaire. This is focussed on the telephone skills displayed by our customer service representatives.
May 30, 2007
Further to our notice of 11th April detailing the enhanced feeder services to/from Scotland (the UKX service to/from Grangemouth and the SIX service to/from Greenock), effective 1st June we will be implementing new haulage tariffs for these ports.
All haulage on shipments moving via these ports will be rated in accordance with these new tariffs, unless fixed at other levels in Service Contracts.
May 11, 2007
OOCL is pleased to advise our customers that we have a new e-Form available on our website for your Quote and Rate enquiries.
In line with our numerous automated services, reducing paperwork and time consuming phone calls, OOCL allows you simplified access for your enquiries.
April 20, 2007
Inbound Free Time and Demurrage Charges as from May 15th 2007
Free Time and demurrage charges applicable on laden containers arriving at UK ports
April 11, 2007
OOCL Enhances Feeder Network
We are pleased to announce the following service enhancements
April 11, 2007
As you may be aware, since the implementation of the US 24 hour advanced manifest regulations, charges for amending data and re-submitting after the initial transmission of manifest information to US Customs was set at US$ 40 per amendment. This was subsequently extended to our Canadian services upon the implementation of the Canadian 24 hour advanced manifest regulations.
March 19, 2007
We would like to refer to our notice of January 19th relating to the situation at the port of Southampton. While we have been able to continue to operate, albeit in a challenging environment, as most of you are now aware the terminal operators have imposed a number of restrictions and no longer accepts delivery of export laden containers on to the terminal in excess of 7 days prior to vessel arrival day.
March 01, 2007
We alert customers to the fact that the Canadian Authorities are closely checking Dangerous Goods Notes to ensure they have been correctly completed.
In addition, they are insisting that DGNs show 24 hour emergency contact details, not just emergency contacts.
February 02, 2007
We would like to update you on the situation at Southampton Container Terminal (SCT), and thank you for both your patience during this challenging period and continued support.
SCT has lifted most restrictions on export deliveries to the Quay with effect Monday 29th January. We therefore expect that the situation will gradually improve and return to normality within the next few days.
January 29, 2007
At OOCL our aim is to 'take your business personally', and continually improve the quality of service that we provide.
One way in which we can do this is to increase the accuracy of our invoicing. It will save both you and OOCL time on unnecessary administration if the correct rate is applied first time.
January 25, 2007
As you may have heard or read, Southampton Container Terminals Ltd has announced that it will close the gates to laden export containers delivered in by road from the 22nd to the 26th of January. Gates will remain open for outgoing laden import containers.
January 16, 2007
