Trade News Oct/Nov

CargoSmart Invoices and Payment
CargoSmart Invoices and Payment provides centralized visibility to your invoices and tools to improve your payment process with your carrier. You can search for invoice details, view carrier charges, and print invoices that have been uploaded to your account. Payment Instructions lets you communicate to your carrier how you intend to make a payment on selected invoices. Your carrier processes your checks or electronic transfers against invoices indicated in your instructions, reducing the need for follow-up calls and e-mails.

Business Benefits Sample Invoice Details
• Improve internal record keeping
• Reduce manual work and minimize errors when gathering and calculating invoices
• View current charges to find out when you can pay so that you can expedite your cargo release
• Save time by using one reference number, instead of multiple B/L numbers, on a check stub to indicate which invoices to pay

High Security Seal Requirement for Containers In Transit to United States

As directed by the 9/11 Commission Act amendment of the SAFE Port Act, effective October 15th, 2008 all cargo laden containers in transit including foreign cargo remaining on board (FROB) to the United States will require a High Security Seal (HSS) that meets the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization Publicly Available Specification 17712 (ISO PAS 17712). The ISO PAS 17712 HSS seal type may include, but is not limited to, HSS seals such as bolt, cable, wire, or padlock seals.

OOCL is already fully compliant in requiring shippers to place ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals for all USA inbound containers prior to tendering to OOCL at origin load port.

OOCL provides a HSS bolt seal to all parties picking up OOCL empty equipment with a booking for a USA destination unless origin country industry practice is for shipper to provide own ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals or where local customs ISO PAS 7712 HSS standard seal is required.

As a participating ocean carrier in U.S. Custom's Customs - Trade Parternership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, OOCL's HSS seal policy is well established and designed to be fully compliant with the CBP C-TPAT's requirement of affixing HSS seals at cargo origin to for all USA inbound containers. Shippers, Consignees, and Cargo Owners are responsible for ensuring their containers are sealed according to regulations, and are liable for all costs incurred in case of any breach.

For reference, shown here is a representative picture of the OOCL High Security Bolt Type Seal provided to all cargo origin parties with goods destined for the USA unless origin country industry practice is for shipper to provide own ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals or where local customs ISO PAS 7712 standard seal is required.

OOCL launches Worldwide News by Tradelane

OOCL is pleased to announce a new, personalized feature for our regional customers on oocl.com. Customers may subscribe to "Local News" and tailor their announcements according to their specific interests in either inbound or outbound trade lanes.

Registration can be completed simply by clicking on the new features within "Local News". This service allows you to save time and enjoy reading only the trade news that is of interest to your business.

Current subscribers should change their subscription details in http://www.oocl.com/eng/esubscription

Also for your convenience, e-Subscription provides you with a weekly update of sailing schedules which will automatically be sent to you every Sunday.

Customer Centric - A partnership to build on
OOCL Logistics provides tools and resources to help USG and other wholesale distribution customers build their business.
Click here to view our Video Speed Challenge “A Partnership to Build On" and read a customer case study about OOCL Logistics' New Lenox and Chino Facilities at DC Velocity's website!

OOCL Logistics Video

Our tagline "All the Right Moves" describes our role in enabling our customers to have full control, flexibility, visibility and freedom in choosing their logistics and transportation service providers in meeting their changing business needs.

It is important to note that while OLL has its own mission statement, it is still a member of the OOCL group and so shares the OOCL Mission, Core Values and Core Competencies. Therefore the motto "We take it personally" is applicable to every member of the OOCL family, in both liner and logistics businesses.


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Welcome to OOCL Trade News	Highlights
Meet Our Customer -Standard Furniture Website: www.standardfurniture.net/main.asp Standard Furniture was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1912. From their original beginning selling out of a peddlers wagon to their current retail store operations, Standard Furniture's basic business plan has not changed in that they are deeply committed to making the furnishing of your home a pleasant and affordable experience. They understand that buying furniture is one of the most important and sometimes one of the most expensive things that customers do and because of that Standard Furniture wants to make sure that their customers are always satisfied with their purchases Standard Furniture's goals are simple, and that is to offer quality home furnishings, provide excellent service and most of all at an affordable price. As a benefit to their customers they provide in store financing through Standard Furniture themselves. Southern California Ports' Clean Trucks Program Please be reminded of the Clean Trucks Program that initiated by the Ports of Los Angeles and Ports of Long Beach will become effective as of October 1, 2008. Details of the program is available from their web sites : Click here for Port of Long Beach Website Click here for Port of Los Angeles website All customers using these two ports for import and export will be impacted and just to highlight several major areas: All 1988 and older trucks will be banned. A Clean Truck Fee of $35 per TEU ($70 for lager sizes) will be assessed by the terminal operator for all loaded containers entering or leaving the terminal gate via a drayage truck, except that if the truck used is 2007 or later model with EPA compliant and not purchased with port's fund or trucks using alternative fuel (e.g LNG) will be exempted from the fee application. Beneficial Cargo Owner is responsible for the Clean Truck Fee. Please refer to the two ports should you have any further questions.	Meet Our Customer Standard Furniture Automated Export System (AES) Filing: Enforcement effective as of September 30, 2008 Clean Truck Program (CTP) OLL provides best-in-class international logistics and domestic logistics solutions Bunker Prices (US Dollar per M Ton) Click on Image for full view Source: OOCL US Diesel Fuel Prices Source: US Department of Energy Link to website Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Filing The U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of the Census, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued the Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) final rule with full enforcement effective as of September 30, 2008. Enforcement will be by CBP. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] For a detailed FAQ click on the U.S. Census Bureau's website below:- Click here for FAQ Logistics Management 2008 "Quest for Quality Awards" - OOCL in the Winner Circle Logistics Management magazine announced results of the 2008 "Quest for Quality Awards" of the various transportation categories and OOCL was pleased to have once again entered into the winner circle of ocean carrier category. Our weighted score of 33.56 is 1.35 point above the total weighted average 32.21. Results were compiled through a survey with the Logistics Management magazine readers and this year, they received a total survey response of 6,171. To be qualified to enter into the winner circle, the service provider has to receive at least 5% of the category vote. According to this year’s survey Logistics Management claims that 15 carriers have undoubtedly met shipper needs on the various routes they served over the past year. In fact, they stated that they have an even dozen winners in 2008 that made the cut last year, signaling that shippers remain consistently pleased with the overall service and support they’ve been receiving in this critical sector of transportation.
Environment and Community	News
OOCL Dragons participate in the San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival On October 4, Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay was dressed in color. Specially noticeable were the OOCL Dragons in their red, white and black team colors cheering Go Go Double O!! The event was the 13th Annual Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival! It was weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family and the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. This year, over 100 dragon boat teams and 3,000 dragon boat paddlers from across North America raced the 500 and 300 meter course. Dragon boat teams range from novice to competitive skill level. The OOCL Dragons were on the Novice team representing local Bay Area corporations. Recreational and competitive teams participated from all over the United States, Canada, and Taiwan in this years championships. OOCL participates in the Fourth Annual Green Port Fest in Long Beach The Port of Long Beach was the happiest port on earth Saturday, October 4, as nearly 10,000 people attended the Fourth Annual Green Port Fest. The Port hosted a day-long block-party for Long Beach residents, their families and friends, transforming the street outside Port headquarters into a mini-theme park of train and boat rides, exhibits, entertainment and more. OOCL participated at the Green Port Festival for the second year running and was once again a great success. The OOCL booth was kept busy with a stream of interested visitors. The booth had a large video screen with a a slide show depicting OOCL and OOCL Logistics business. The "OOCL Long Beach" ship model on display which was very popular. From left to right:Front Row - Neve Conolly; Second Row - Mia Conolly, Morgan Capristo , Veronica Flores; Back Row - Paul Conolly, Michael Broniola, Andrew Donohue, Megan Gordon, Amber Flores, Joseph Flores, Anthony Flores OOCL went beyond mere compliance early this year to active participation in the community. Using $100,000 of the rebates it received for voluntarily slowing its ships down while in the harbor, OOCL provided funds to the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine for the development of the city’s first playground to be fully accessible to disabled children. OOCL also donated $40,000 to the Long Beach Education Foundation for a computer lab at the Elizabeth Hudson K-8 Academy and for Poly High School’s Pac Rim language laboratory. OOCL boasts 100-percent compliance with the port’s Green Flag program. As Anthony Otto, President of OOCL’s subsidiary Long Beach Container Terminals Inc., says, “Long Beach has been a great home for us. OOCL and LBCTI are pleased to give something back to the community, which contributes so much to our companies’ success.” BNSF Container Blocking and Bracing Guidelines When shipping intermodal on the BNSF, the shipper has certain obligations to safely load contents, as stated in BNSF Intermodal Rules & Policies Guide. BNSF Container Blocking and Bracing guidelines may be found at: Click here for Guidebook For Canada, a pdf file is attached. Click here for the Canadian Guidebook Conference & Event Schedule Port of New Orleans Night October 28- Port of New Orleans Night-Peabody Hotel- Memphis, Tn. Ports and Flags Night October 30- Ports and Flags Night- Lowes Vanderbilt- Nashville, Tn. 20th Annual Textiles and Apparel Trade & Transportation Conference November 5 -6, 2008 Chelsea Piers, NY, NY - OOCL Chairman Mr. C.C. Tung will be the keynote speaker Website: http://www.usaita.com/home.html United Soybean Export Council Conference Nov 5-7, 2008 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. OOCL will be a speaker and sponsor at this event www.ussoyexports.org	CargoSmart Invoices and Payment CargoSmart Invoices and Payment provides centralized visibility to your invoices and tools to improve your payment process with your carrier. You can search for invoice details, view carrier charges, and print invoices that have been uploaded to your account. Payment Instructions lets you communicate to your carrier how you intend to make a payment on selected invoices. Your carrier processes your checks or electronic transfers against invoices indicated in your instructions, reducing the need for follow-up calls and e-mails. Business Benefits Sample Invoice Details • Improve internal record keeping • Reduce manual work and minimize errors when gathering and calculating invoices • View current charges to find out when you can pay so that you can expedite your cargo release • Save time by using one reference number, instead of multiple B/L numbers, on a check stub to indicate which invoices to pay High Security Seal Requirement for Containers In Transit to United States As directed by the 9/11 Commission Act amendment of the SAFE Port Act, effective October 15th, 2008 all cargo laden containers in transit including foreign cargo remaining on board (FROB) to the United States will require a High Security Seal (HSS) that meets the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization Publicly Available Specification 17712 (ISO PAS 17712). The ISO PAS 17712 HSS seal type may include, but is not limited to, HSS seals such as bolt, cable, wire, or padlock seals. OOCL is already fully compliant in requiring shippers to place ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals for all USA inbound containers prior to tendering to OOCL at origin load port. OOCL provides a HSS bolt seal to all parties picking up OOCL empty equipment with a booking for a USA destination unless origin country industry practice is for shipper to provide own ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals or where local customs ISO PAS 7712 HSS standard seal is required. As a participating ocean carrier in U.S. Custom's Customs - Trade Parternership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, OOCL's HSS seal policy is well established and designed to be fully compliant with the CBP C-TPAT's requirement of affixing HSS seals at cargo origin to for all USA inbound containers. Shippers, Consignees, and Cargo Owners are responsible for ensuring their containers are sealed according to regulations, and are liable for all costs incurred in case of any breach. For reference, shown here is a representative picture of the OOCL High Security Bolt Type Seal provided to all cargo origin parties with goods destined for the USA unless origin country industry practice is for shipper to provide own ISO PAS 7712 standard HSS seals or where local customs ISO PAS 7712 standard seal is required. OOCL launches Worldwide News by Tradelane OOCL is pleased to announce a new, personalized feature for our regional customers on oocl.com. Customers may subscribe to "Local News" and tailor their announcements according to their specific interests in either inbound or outbound trade lanes. Registration can be completed simply by clicking on the new features within "Local News". This service allows you to save time and enjoy reading only the trade news that is of interest to your business. Current subscribers should change their subscription details in http://www.oocl.com/eng/esubscription Also for your convenience, e-Subscription provides you with a weekly update of sailing schedules which will automatically be sent to you every Sunday. Customer Centric - A partnership to build on OOCL Logistics provides tools and resources to help USG and other wholesale distribution customers build their business. Click here to view our Video Speed Challenge “A Partnership to Build On" and read a customer case study about OOCL Logistics' New Lenox and Chino Facilities at DC Velocity's website! OOCL Logistics Video Our tagline "All the Right Moves" describes our role in enabling our customers to have full control, flexibility, visibility and freedom in choosing their logistics and transportation service providers in meeting their changing business needs. It is important to note that while OLL has its own mission statement, it is still a member of the OOCL group and so shares the OOCL Mission, Core Values and Core Competencies. Therefore the motto "We take it personally" is applicable to every member of the OOCL family, in both liner and logistics businesses. Check out OOCL Logistics new website http://www.oocllogistics.com/
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