Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st February 2014 (Please click above link for further details)
December 24, 2013
Please note that due to high winds, DP World Southampton has currently suspended landside operations.
Our Transport team will update customers directly on impact to individual service coverage.
Our apologies for any problems this may cause.
December 23, 2013
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. (For further details, please click the above link)
December 19, 2013
Please note that due to excessive fog across the UK, we are experiencing disruptions to some of our deliveries/collections today. (For further details, please click the above link)
December 11, 2013
We want to take this opportunity to remind you that at time of booking carrier haulage, you will need to inform us of your service contract number or your unique reference code.
From the 1st January 2014, if you fail to advise this information, standard tariff will apply.
December 06, 2013
Please note that due to high winds across the UK, we are experiencing disruptions to many of our deliveries/collections today. (For further details, please click the above link)
December 05, 2013
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. (For further details, please click the above link)
December 04, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st January 2014 (Please click above link for further details)
November 27, 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 18, 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
Please note that due to current severe weather conditions in the South of England; our UK Levington office is currently experiencing infrastructure issues.
We shall attempt to respond to all queries as soon as possible, however we will be working on a case-by-case basis for the time being.
Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
October 28, 2013
Customers are advised that we will be introducing a new Import Drop-Off surcharge to be applied when using a non-standard empty return depot in the UK. (For further details, please click on the above link)
October 25, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st December 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
October 17, 2013
Please note there is an on-going labour dispute at the APM terminal in Rotterdam, which is causing disruption to two Grand Alliance services that use the facility. (For further details, please click on the above link)
October 17, 2013
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. (For further details, please click on the above link)
October 14, 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
Customers are advised of changes to our Irish Demurrage tariffs (For further details, please click on the above link)
October 11, 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. (For further details, please click the above link)
October 11, 2013
We have several upcoming changes to our PAX and GEX2 services (Please click on the above link for further details)
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 03, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program in the Asia Europe Trade. (For further details, please click on the above link)
September 26, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st November 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
September 23, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st October 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
September 16, 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
To ensure OOCL offers a quality haulage service, we kindly ask our customers to place bookings on Day 1 for a Day 4 collection or delivery. (For further details, please click the above link)
September 10, 2013
As part of its vessel maintenance programme and in connection with the National Holiday in China, members of the G6 Alliance have announced two voyages to be cancelled in early October. (For further details, please click the above link)
September 05, 2013
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. (For further details, please click on the above link)
August 30, 2013
We would like to advise 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) - (For further details, please click on the above link)
August 29, 2013
We are pleased to announce the extension of our services to include export shipments from the UK and Ireland to Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam) and Kenya (Mombasa). (For futher details, click on the above link)
August 20, 2013
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from October 1, 2013. (For further details, click on the above link)
August 20, 2013
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. (Please click on the above link for further details)
August 19, 2013
Dear Customers,
To help us meet your needs and ensure we provide a quality service, we remind you of the notice period needed for Export Bookings and Amendments, and Import Deliveries and Releases.
Export Bookings
For Carrier Haulage we ask for 48 working hours notice (Day 1 booking for a Day 3 collection). Please submit requests for Day 3 collections by 15.00 hrs on Day 1. (click on link above to view whole News Item online)
August 16, 2013
In our focus to provide service enhancements and improved schedule reliability, OOCL would like to announce that the UK calls of our Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX), Gulf Mexico Express (GMX), Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) services will be transferred from Thamesport to Southampton. (For further details, please click on the above link)
August 12, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade. (For further details, please click on the above link)
August 12, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st September 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
July 25, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st August 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
July 18, 2013
Please note that we have a couple of up-coming void sailings (please click on the above link for further details)
July 17, 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
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. (Please click on above link for further details)
July 10, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade. (Please click on above link for further details)
July 10, 2013
This customer advisory is an update to our June 18 broadcast titled “Containership MOL Comfort in Distress”.
June 28, 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
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 17, 2013
Customers are advised that the G6 Alliance has agreed to several void Asia-Europe sailings for vessel maintenance (please click above link for further details)
June 14, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade (Please click above link for further details)
June 11, 2013
Please be aware of the following change to our Import Bond Fee (BON) (Please click on above link for further details)
June 03, 2013
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from July 1st. (Please click on above link for further details)
June 03, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program. (Please click above link for further details)
May 31, 2013
Please note the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels, effective as of 1st July 2013 (Please click above link for further details)
May 29, 2013
Customers are advised that, from 30th June 2013, OOCL UK Branch will no longer accept payments by cheque, and will move to full electronic/online banking. (Please click above link for further details)
May 08, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program. (Please click above link for further details)
April 18, 2013
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 25, 2013
In light of the improved water levels in the Canadian St. Lawrence River, we will terminate our Low Water Surcharge for all cargo shipments via the Port of Montreal with effect from April 1st.
March 25, 2013
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
March 25, 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
Customers are reminded that late booking cancellations are subject to a Booking Cancellation Fee.
This will now be GBP 250 per container in the UK, and EUR 250 per container in Ireland, where cancellation requests are received less than 5 working days before the vessel arrival at its port of load.
This revised tariff rule will apply for all bookings placed on/after March 19th, 2013. (click link above to view full notice online)
March 18, 2013
Due to earlier delays in ice in the St Lawrence, and current bad weather on the Atlantic, the OOCL BELGIUM (Voyage: 416-E) has been further delayed on her eastbound passage from Montreal, with her arrival in Liverpool currently estimated for the 14th of March.
March 08, 2013
Due to the federal government budget sequestration the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (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. (Please click on above link for further info)
March 08, 2013
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. (Please click on above link for further details)
February 28, 2013
We would like to alert customers to forthcoming changes on our Europe to Asia Loop 5 service as follows ;
With effect from the below mentioned vessel, Loop 5 will change its main UK port of call to Southampton instead of Thamesport, until further notice.
Loop 5 Hyundai Global Voyage 021 (click above link to read whole news item online)
February 27, 2013
We would like to remind our customers that the G6 Alliance will have no Loop 6 sailing in week 12 and no Loop 7 sailing in week 13.
Our next three sailings for each of these services will be: (click above link to view whole news item online)
February 27, 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 26, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program. (Please click above link for further details)
February 08, 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 30, 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. (Please click on the above link for further details)
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. 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 March 1st. (Please click on above link for further details)
January 25, 2013
Further to our recent announcement Westbound Asia-Europe Void Sailings & New Year Schedule Adjustments, we would like to alert customers to forthcoming changes on our Eastbound Europe to Asia service (click above link to read full notice online)
January 18, 2013
Weather Disruption
Customers are no doubt aware that there is severe weather in most of England and Wales. This is affecting the road network, depots and port facilities.
The weather is expected to continue to be poor. Conditions are having an impact on deliveries and collections in all areas today, and are likely to have a knock-on effect in the early part of next week. (Click link above to read full notice online)
January 18, 2013
Latest projections for the water levels in the Canadian St. Lawrence River have seen some improvement. In light of this situation we will decrease our Low Water Surcharge for all cargo shipments via the Port of Montreal with effect from February 1st to the following levels:
January 14, 2013
In view of the year end holiday season, USMX and the ILA have agreed that the extension of the Master Contract shall end on Wednesday Feb 6, 2013. (click above link to view full news item online)
January 03, 2013
