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The joint service to be upgraded is the "Atlantic Express" or ATX service. Starting from early March 2008, the service will consist of four 4,000 TEU capacity vessels, one of which will be provided by ZIM and the other three from the Grand Alliance.
The service offers weekly, fixed day sailings between the North European ports of Rotterdam, Hamburg, Le-Havre, and Southampton, and the US East Coast ports of New York, Norfolk and Charleston.
The service will replace the four smaller ships of 2,800 TEU currently operating on the ATX route with larger, more efficient tonnage. This move will considerably reduce the bunker consumption per slot-mile, offering a more environmentally friendly solution.
The Grand Alliance, formed in 1998, is the leading integrated consortium in global container shipping. Its members are Hapag-Lloyd (Germany), MISC Berhad (Malaysia), NYK (Japan) and OOCL (Hong Kong). MISC Berhad does not provide any trans-Atlantic services.
OOCL donates $40,000 to Long Beach Education Foundation
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Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has donated US $40,000 to the
California-based Long Beach Education Foundation, the Long Beach Unified
School Districts fundraising arm. The money was designated for two
outstanding schools: $20,000 for the Elizabeth Hudson K-8 Academys
middle school level computer laboratory, and $20,000 for the Poly High
School Pac Rim language laboratory.
The donation was presented at the Long Beach Unified School District
Board of Education meeting on January 22, 2008 by Anthony Otto, vice
president of OOCLs wholly-owned subsidiary, Long Beach Container
Terminals Inc (LBCTI). The donation was accepted by Dr. Henry Fung,
President of Long Beach Education Foundation and Judy Seal, the
executive director of the Foundation.
OOCL is dedicated to helping provide education to the young people in
the communities where we live and work. The programs designated to
receive our donations are preparing students for the global marketplace.
These schools have a vision for their students futures, and we support
programs that open the doors of opportunity to all students, said
Anthony Otto. The Pac Rim language lab will offer students cutting edge
second language instruction. Hudson K-8 Academy is an outstanding
example of an inner-city school providing first-class preparation for
college and beyond. OOCL and LBCTI are pleased to be joining the Hudson
Hawks by providing middle school students with a new computer lab.
The money comes from rebates given to OOCL on dockage fees for
compliance with a Port of Long Beach environmental program, the Green
Flag Program. The voluntary program provides rebates for vessels and
carriers that reduce their speed as they enter the Long Beach Harbor,
thus reducing emissions. OOCL maintained a 100 percent compliance with
the program in 2006.
Port of Long Beach announce OOCL's 100% compliance to the Green Flag Program
The Port of
Long Beach recognizes shipping lines as leaders in
implementing the Green Flag vessel speed-reduction program
designed to reduce pollution from vessels using the harbor.
We are pleased
to announce the 2007 Green Flag Compliance Results for OOCL
vessels calling the Port Of Long Beach. Once again our
Masters and sea staff have excelled in complying 100% and as
a result we will continue to enjoy reduced dockage fees at
the Port Of Long Beach in 2008.
We extend our thanks and appreciation to all the Masters and
sea staff for their strict compliance to this important
local environmental initiative and request their continued
support.
When a vessel's speed is reduced to 12 knots within 20 miles
of the port, harmful emissions are significantly reduced.
Last year, the speed-reduction program prevented 400 tons of
pollution from being released into the environment.
Chinese New Year 2008 - Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Chinese New
Year is the longest and most important celebration in the
Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4706 begins on Feb. 7,
2008. This is the year of the Rat.
Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each
month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities
traditionally start on the first day of the month and
continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is brightest. In
China, people may take weeks of holiday from work to prepare
for and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
OOCL Upgrades ATX
Service
Larger and more efficient
tonnage
CargoSmart:
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Bunker Prices (US Dollar per M Ton)
Source: OOCL
US Diesel Fuel Prices
Source: US Department of Energy
Link to website
Our
Commitment to Security
The
specter of terrorism and international concerns about
transportation and port security has dramatically changed
the face of international trade and transportation. In a
world of increasingly-complex security requirements,
documentation standards and safety measures, it is vital
that customers choose their transportation and supply chain
partners with care.
OOCL is committed to the constant vigilance and diligent
care required to prevent the threats to security which are
associated with transport operations. Security measures,
plans and standards are in place and audited at every level
of our organization, and we take every precaution to provide
the highest levels of security for our customers and our
employees.
From the office floor to our ports, warehouses, shore
facilities and onboard our vessels, OOCL works with the
responsible authorities to ensure that every measure is in
place to maintain the highest commercial and operational
security standards possible at all times, while all staff
are educated and regularly updated on security training.
OOCL Reefer
Services
OOCL's Reefer Service allows customers to transport commodities in a
temperature-controlled environment over ocean, rail and road links.
Fresh produce, mainly fruit and vegetables, are most commonly shipped by
Reefer. We also ship items such as dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat
and poultry as well as chemicals and delicate biological materials.
Perishable: Transporting Perishable Commodities
Preservation of perishables during transit can be greatly enhanced
through temperature and humidity maintenance, correct loading patterns
and compatible mixes of commodities. The link above leads you to more
information from OOCL on the transportation of perishable commodities.
Technology: OOCL's Reefer Technology
OOCL's state-of-the-art, reliable reefer containers ensure the best
protection for your cargo.
Expertise: OOCL's Reefer Service Expertise
OOCL's extensive network and dedicated people ensure your cargo arrives
safely in the best condition and on time for your market.
To make a Reefer Booking, please call your OOCL Customer Service
Centre toll free at 1-888-388-OOCL(6625)
Conference &
Event Schedule
The
International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA February
24th -26th
OOCL will be an exhibitor at Seafood Processing America.
Stop by and visit us at Booth 1985. We look forward to
seeing our customers and colleagues at this event.
Click here for the website
Journal of Commerce Transpacific Maritime Conference
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA- March 3rd &
4th.
OOCL will be a sponsor and is attending the conference
Click here for the website
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Managing your Global Supply Chain
OOCL Logistics and our selected partners provide the fullest
range and variety of services necessary to address todays
international logistics needs. We provide end-to-end
international service packages that include vendor
management, merchandise and packaging inspections,
multiple-mode transportation, warehousing, shipment
consolidation, specialized distribution and customs
clearance assistance.
OOCL Logistics provides all the benefits of state-of-the-art supply chain visibility applications, delivering real-time information related to the loading and transport status of your merchandise at the itemized, detailed level that you require. Our applications give you global access to information and enable you to generate both standard and customized performance reports.
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the Podium Document Module
- Booking Controls
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(Podium eDocument Module)
- Vendor Management and Compliance
(Podium Vendor Module)
- Global Inventory Management (Podium Inventory Module)
- Origin Product Management and Quality Assurance
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