OOCL Trade News

CargoSmart On-Line Booking Saves Time and Improves Accuracy

CargoSmart lets you submit booking requests, immediately
receive carrier booking numbers, and query all booking
submissions online. You can create and share booking
templates to submit bookings more efficiently.

Business Benefits
Submit booking requests 24x7
Save time completing forms with templates
Improve data accuracy
Key Features
Create and submit new general cargo and reefer booking requests
Create bookings from past shipments
Create and save templates and share with associates
Receive carrier booking numbers immediately
Share booking templates with associate companies using Relationship Manager

OOCL Customers can obtain information including vessel arrival, cargo release status, container status, last free day and empty return container details by using the Interactive Voice Response system. You can also receive export information including booking details such as empty pick up, the latest vessel sailing date, arrival at destination, and document status details.

CallCustomer Service number 1-888-388-OOCL (6625) toll free and press Option 5 to obtain automated cargo status and availability information 24/7.

Podium - A Suite of Revolutionary IT Supply Chain Visibility and Exception-Based Management Solutions

Podium is an IT platform based on OOCL Logistics Individual Customer-Centric Management Philosophy. The system is offered to our customers for collaborating with their vendors or suppliers, 3PL service providers, ocean carriers, domestic transportation providers, warehouses and customs house brokers to enable them to manage their trading and logistics processes.

Our customer-centric design enables us to provide customized solutions for each customer to manage their Purchase Order, Shipment and Inventory in their supply-chain. At the same time OOCL Logistics can still enjoy the benefits of cost efficiency and service quality. This is due to the design of E-SOP (Electronic Standard Operation Procedure) and LLCP (Logistics Life Cycle Plan), which help inform customers on when and what to do with their shipments, according to a specific plan which has been tailor-made for them.

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.

OOCL will be an exhibitor at the World Trade Council's - Ports and Flags on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 W End Ave Nashville, TN 37203

Green Port Fest - Port of Long Beach

OOCL will be an exhibitor at the Green Port Festival at the Port of Long Beach, on Saturday, October 13, 2007
Click here for the website

19th Annual Textiles & Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference

OOCL will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the (USA-ITA) 19th Annual Textiles & Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference
November 12-13, 2007 at Pier Sixty - Chelsea Pier NYC, NY
Click here for the website


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Welcome to OOCL Trade News	Highlights
OOCL Takes Delivery of 2,400 MAGNUM Refrigeration Units OOCL is accredited with providing cost-efficient reefer transportation and logistics for perishables, seafood, meat and industrial products that require special handling in temperature, humidity and atmosphere control. As part of these enhanced reefer services, OOCL took delivery of 2,400 MAGNUM units, 100 of which also include Advanced Fresh Air Management (AFAM+) technology to add to the existing 2,000 units. The MAGNUM provides the lowest industry transportation temperature, which is ideal for seafood, ice cream and specialty products like pharmaceuticals and blood plasma. It's energy efficiency translates into decreased environmental impact due to the use of less fuel. "The MAGNUM and AFAM units align well with OOCL's goals in superior customer service and environmental responsibility." says Teddy Fung, Director of Reefer Trade. Should you require further information on any of OOCL's services, please do not hesitate to contact OOCL sales or customer service in USA or Canada at 1-888-388-6625. OOCL Receives the "Carrier of the Year 2007" Award from BDP Transport Rich Bolte President and CEO BDP International (left) Tom Keene Vice President BDP Transport (middle), Paul West Director National Accounts OOCL OOCL received the "Carrier of the Year" award from BDP Transport for 2007 in recognition of outstanding customer service, documentation and export services. In a letter to OOCL, Rich Bolte, President and CEO of BDP International, says "This kind of support separates OOCL from the pack and is a tribute to the type of customer service organization that you have built. In light of these efforts, it is no surprise that BDP Transport has awarded OOCL its Carrier of the Year honor. This recognizes not only your excellence in this specific instance but a whole years worth of continued support. We are most appreciative that you and your OOCL team were there for us when we needed it most." BDP Transport is the NVOCC division of BDP International headquarter in Philadelphia, PA. BDP as a freight forwarder represents many of the large chemical manufacturers in the US and is recognized as a specialist in the chemical market. What Safety Regulations Does OOCL Have in Place? To ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment and to property, a Safety and Environmental Protection (SEP) System (now ISM) was introduced into OOCL in 1993. We have significantly improved our safety measures and our track record since then. The system which has been enhanced, has now become the Safety, Quality and Environment (SQE) Management System which also includes the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.	OOCL Takes Delivery of 2,400 MAGNUM Units OOCL's upgraded service meets the demand of this growing market Interactive Voice Response: OOCL customers are utilizing this 24/7 new feature to save on time and costs OOCL Logistics: OLL provides best-in-class international logistics and domestic logistics solutions Bunker Prices (US Dollar per M Ton) Source: OOCL US Diesel Fuel Prices Source: US Department of Energy Link to website Mexico: 24 Hour Rule In addition to our advisory regarding the 24 hour rule filing and surcharges rule applied as of September 1, 2007 for cargo directly discharging in Mexico only, please note the following update. Mexico Customs has announced International Cargo Agents (Freight Forwarders and Ocean Transport Intermediaries) are to submit electronic data transmissions directly through the trade union organization they belong to or own network system, and not through the ocean carrier. Electronic data transmissions can be sent through AMANAC. For further information, please refer to Amanac's website http://www.amanac.org.mx/. Registration is required with AMANAC prior to any submissions. OOCL Receives "Carrier of the Year" Award from Michaels Michaels Stores, Inc. held its 11th Annual Vendor Strategy Conference at the Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas, Texas on August 27th and 28th, 2007. In conjunction with the conference, the Company announced its Vendor and Carrier Partnership of the Year Awards. OOCL was honored to be presented the "Carrier of the Year" Award at the conference. In a letter to OOCL, Tom Decaro Executive Vice President - Supply Chain, Michaels says," OOCL won this award by consistently delivering the highest levels of service to Michaels in the movement of our international cargo." He went on to say, " With over 10 years of dedicated service, OOCL is ranked not only by Michaels but by our other partners and supply chain stakeholders." "Additionally, OOCL gets high marks for it's use of seamless technology and focused customer service and we look forward to many more years of working together." Mr. Decaro added. For over 20 years, the family of Michaels Stores, Inc., the nation's largest specialty retailer of arts and crafts materials, has been helping crafters of all ages express themselves with skill and originality.
Environment and Community	News
Some Environmental Tips to Remember Cell Phones, Recycling & Reuse Tens of millions of cellular telephones are put in boxes every year, never to be used again. That's too bad. Phones are useful, but they contain toxic materials and should be recycled. Now you can donate your old wireless phone. Recycled phones go overseas to people who can't get regular telephone service, or to people in abusive relationships (the phones are programmed to call 911 only). Phones or phone parts (like batteries & cords) are collected. Try to collect as many parts as possible. Drop your phone or phone parts at any Sprint PCS or Staples chain store, or see CollectiveGood or WirelessRecycling.com for mailing information. Making Waves at the Dragon Boat Festival in San Francisco The OOCL Dragons with Mr. Peter Leng, President OOCL (USA) Inc. The OOCL Dragons paddled their way to 4th place after participating in the 12th Annual San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival! This was our second year of participation in this community event. The OOCL Dragons were part of the corporate group (novice) which had an astounding total of 30 teams enroll. The OOCL Dragons consisted of colleagues from San Ramon and San Jose, with 29 paddlers that had to be rotated for the three races so that everyone had a chance to share the fun. It was a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun filled activities for the whole family at the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. This year, there were over 100 dragon boat teams and 2,500 dragon boat paddlers from across North America racing the 500 and 300 meter course. Dragon boat teams range from novice to competitive skill level. Novice teams represent local Bay Area corporations, public agencies, and non-profit community organizations. Recreational and competitive teams practice year-round and come from all over the United States, Canada, and Germany to battle it out in the championships. In addition to the exciting dragon boat racing, the festival featured many fun cultural activities: an entertainment stage with live dance and music performances, the Dragon Land children's activity tent, and a variety of food, arts & crafts, and other vendors. The Dragon Boat Festival celebrates a reenactment of the Chinese legend and celebrates one of three major holidays with the Moon Festival and Chinese New Year. Dragon boats are 45 feet long with a dragonhead on the bow and a tail on the stern. Twenty paddlers follow the pace of the drummer and are steered by a steersman. OOCL Offers Customers Free Subscription to Shipper Newswire OOCL along with American Shipper is offering our customers a free daily subscription to American Shippers Newswire which provides you with latest industry news. This is available to our customers and employees for a limited time. Please click on the link below and you will start receiving the Electronic Newswire daily. Click here for your free subscription	CargoSmart On-Line Booking Saves Time and Improves Accuracy CargoSmart lets you submit booking requests, immediately receive carrier booking numbers, and query all booking submissions online. You can create and share booking templates to submit bookings more efficiently. Business Benefits Submit booking requests 24x7 Save time completing forms with templates Improve data accuracy Key Features Create and submit new general cargo and reefer booking requests Create bookings from past shipments Create and save templates and share with associates Receive carrier booking numbers immediately Share booking templates with associate companies using Relationship Manager Interactive Voice Response - A Value Added Tool OOCL Customers can obtain information including vessel arrival, cargo release status, container status, last free day and empty return container details by using the Interactive Voice Response system. You can also receive export information including booking details such as empty pick up, the latest vessel sailing date, arrival at destination, and document status details. CallCustomer Service number 1-888-388-OOCL (6625) toll free and press Option 5 to obtain automated cargo status and availability information 24/7. Podium - A Suite of Revolutionary IT Supply Chain Visibility and Exception-Based Management Solutions Podium is an IT platform based on OOCL Logistics Individual Customer-Centric Management Philosophy. The system is offered to our customers for collaborating with their vendors or suppliers, 3PL service providers, ocean carriers, domestic transportation providers, warehouses and customs house brokers to enable them to manage their trading and logistics processes. Our customer-centric design enables us to provide customized solutions for each customer to manage their Purchase Order, Shipment and Inventory in their supply-chain. At the same time OOCL Logistics can still enjoy the benefits of cost efficiency and service quality. This is due to the design of E-SOP (Electronic Standard Operation Procedure) and LLCP (Logistics Life Cycle Plan), which help inform customers on when and what to do with their shipments, according to a specific plan which has been tailor-made for them. 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. Check out OOCL Logistics new website http://www.oocllogistics.com/ . Conference & Event Schedule Atlanta Maritime "Ports & Flags Night" OOCL will be an exhibitor at the World Trade Council's - Ports and Flags on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 W End Ave Nashville, TN 37203 Green Port Fest - Port of Long Beach OOCL will be an exhibitor at the Green Port Festival at the Port of Long Beach, on Saturday, October 13, 2007 Click here for the website 19th Annual Textiles & Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference OOCL will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the (USA-ITA) 19th Annual Textiles & Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference November 12-13, 2007 at Pier Sixty - Chelsea Pier NYC, NY Click here for the website
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