OOCL Trade News December 2009/January 2010

CargoSmart Launches Next Generation of Supply Chain Visibility Reports
Advanced visibility reports help importers and exporters improve on-time shipment performance
and lower transportation costs

Importers and exporters have more access to data about their shipments than ever before from carriers, suppliers, logistics service providers, and in-house systems. "It is time-consuming and difficult for shippers to determine if cargo has been loaded, held on dock, or missed the vessel," said Joe O'Brien, managing director of CargoSmart North America. "CargoSmart's reports make it easier for logistics managers to review cargo activity, identify exceptions, and measure on-time performance and data quality so that they can make better business decisions about their supply chains."

Advanced Visibility Reports
CargoSmart's comprehensive performance and exception management reports build upon its existing shipment report offerings and leverage its exception management functionality. The new reports help shippers, consignees, and logistics service providers that have a high volume of time-critical shipments improve their shipment visibility. The report benefits include:

Shipment Performance Reports - On a monthly basis, customers can view their shipments' performance in easy-to-read charts and summary tables. The reports measure the percentage of containers that loaded on time by port and carrier. Over time, customers can lower their total landed costs by selecting the ports and vessel services that are most reliable and cost effective.
Exception Management Reports - Customers can receive daily and weekly exception management reports in Excel to determine if any shipments are overdue at key points in the supply chain. They save time spotting potential delays in reports rather than searching online and through e-mails.
EDI Performance Reports - CargoSmart's integration customers can now receive weekly reports to measure their EDI data quality. The reports identify missing and out-of-sequence events by ports and carriers. CargoSmart works with customers and their carriers to resolve data quality gaps for important cargo routes and improve data sharing.
Spot-On Reporting Services - To complement the reports, CargoSmart provides 24x7 monitoring services. CargoSmart notifies customers when exceptions to key shipment plans occur. The personalized service ensures that customers know immediately when their most critical shipments may be delayed.
Customer Advocacy Team
CargoSmart's Customer Advocacy Team provides tailored services for customers, including evaluating existing supply chain processes, making product recommendations, preparing customized reports, and monitoring critical shipments to help customers improve supply chain efficiencies. The Customer Advocacy Team recently set up EDI Performance Reports for Brother International, a manufacturer of home and office printers, electronic stationery, and sewing machines for the consumer and fashion industries. The U.S.-based traffic division currently receives multiple-carrier ocean shipment status updates from CargoSmart directly to its ERP system.

"It is critical for us to have timely and accurate information about our import shipments so that we can give our internal and external customers the information they need," said Cecile Martinez-Brown, import/export supervisor for Brother International. "CargoSmart's EDI Performance Reports allow us to better manage our internal EDI events so that we can work with our carriers to improve the data quality of our shipment information."

CargoSmart's subscription-based advanced visibility reporting services are available to customers individually or bundled with CargoSmart's supply chain visibility, execution, collaboration, and compliance solutions

OOCL Logistics launches Payment Audit

With the third in a series of innovative product launches, OOCL Logistics has demonstrated its leadership in information technology and innovative solutions with the launch of Payment Audit, a unique product package offered to OOCL Logistics customers.

Payment Audit allows OOCL Logistics customers to save time and resources, is easy to use, and gives total visibility when checking the validity of their carrier bill.

“With Payment Audit, customers pay only for the transportation services they have received, in compliance with their freight contract. They can check details on every field audited,” said Allan Wong, CEO of OOCL Logistics. “This unique product will also tell customers what has been validated and how it has been done, and is fully customized to their needs.”

Key features of Payment Audit include:
• Customizable audit policy setting on audit items
• Zoom into the audit result to illustrate every un-matched charge item
• Visibility in the entire process, from invoice receipt, audit, discrepancy resolution, to payment
• Measurement of your carriers’ invoicing quality
• Invoice image, data storage and retrieval
• Supports payment audit for shipments managed by logistics providers other than OOCL Logistics

Mr Wong explained that OOCL Logistics’ Payment Audit offers customers unique benefits, including:
• Full visibility in the audit process
• Zero capital investment
• Saved costs incurred by errors and duplications
• Increased accuracy
• Allows pre-audit and post audit functions

“With rates set up in the Payment Audit system, you can repeatedly audit many invoices. Accuracy of auditing is higher, faster and more systematic than the manual process of your accountant,” said Mr Wong. “OOCL Logistics customers can get the “big picture” with details about which charge item has gone wrong, with an accurate calculated amount and explanation. They can also determine what kind of data should be verified and audited. With zero capital investment, our customers can enjoy full visibility in the audit process.”

Payment Audit is a PODIUM® product.


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OOCL wishes all our customers, vendors and partners the very best of the Season!! Grand Alliance Announces Winter Program for US East Coast All Water Services To adress seasonal demands, Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), have announced a Winter Program for their US East Coast all water services. The service adjustments are intended to take effect as from end of December, 2009 and will continue at least throughout the winter period. These service changes have been made to ensure continuation of the service network by adjusting capacity to the seasonal demand of our customers. The Central China Express (CCX) service will be temporary replaced by a combined service with the Northwest Express (NWX) service. In the newly combined loop, the Grand Alliance will provide total six 6,200 to 7,600 TEU size range vessels. The port rotation of the NWX during Winter Program will be as follows: Ningbo / Shanghai / Qingdao / Pusan / Seattle (for Discharge) / Vancouver (for Discharge) / Los Angels / Seattle (for Loading) / Vancouver (for Loading) / Tokyo / Nagoya / Kobe / Pusan / Ningbo In addition to the above, The Super Shuttle Express (SSX) will provide enhanced coverage including a new call at Shanghai. Grand Alliance will maintain provision of five 7,600 TEU vessels. The new port rotation of the SSX during Winter Program will be as follows: Shekou / Yantian / Hong Kong / Kaohsiung / Shanghai / Long Beach / Kaohsiung / Xiamen / Hong Kong / Shekou OOCL Nagoya named at Geoje Shipyard, Korea OOCL is proud to announce the christening of the eleventh Panamax class vessel in our line of sixteen 4,500-TEU vessels ordered from Samsung Heavy Industries. The new vessel was christened the m.v. OOCL Nagoya by Ms Gillian Wheeler, accompanied by her husband, Mr Robin Das, Deputy Global Head of Shipping, HSH-Nordbank. Above (L-R): Mr Robin Das, Deputy Global Head of Shipping, HSH-Nordbank; Ms Gillian Wheeler, honourable sponsor of the OOCL Nagoya; Mr Ken Cambie, Chief Financial Officer of OOIL and Mr SY Bae, President and Shipyard General Manager, Samsung Heavy Industries ”Having Ms Wheeler as our sponsor for the OOCL Nagoya recognizes the invaluable partnership we have with HSH-Nordbank,” said Mr Ken Cambie, Chief Financial Officer of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, speaking at the vessel’s christening ceremony. “We are grateful for the support that HSH-Nordbank has provided to OOCL in financing both this and a significant number of our other vessels.” OOCL Celebrates 40 Years of Containerization Since our first ship reached the U.S. Atlantic Coast and Europe in 1947, OOCL has been at the forefront of the transport industry. In 1969, OOCL took a giant step for global trade by embracing containerization – marking the beginning of a long, exciting journey. In 2009, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of containerization. Senior Management Appointments at OOCL OOCL is pleased to announce the following changes in our headquarters and management positions, with the aim of enhancing strategic planning and organizational efficiency. Mr Peter Leng, president of OOCL (USA) Inc, will retire on January 1, 2010. Mr Leng joined the Group in 1976. We would like to thank him for his commitment and contributions to the Group, and wish him a very happy retirement. Mr Erxin Yao, currently managing director of OOCL (China) Ltd, will be transferred from Shanghai to USA and take up the position of president of OOCL (USA) Inc. Mr Yao will also become a member of OOCL’s Executive Committee and a Director of OOCL. With effect from January 1, 2010, Mr Stephen Ng, currently Senior Vice President, Transpacific, OOCL (USA) Inc, will relocate to Hong Kong as Director, Transpacific Trade. Mr Paul Devine, currently Vice President, Transatlantic Trade, will relocate to San Ramon, California, as Senior Vice President of Sales. Ms Pamela Tung will take up the position of Director, Transatlantic Trade, based in Hong Kong. With effect from November 1, 2009, Mr Henry Wong will relocate to Hong Kong to take up the position of Director of Corporate Logistics Department. Mr Wong is currently head of OOCL Europe. Regions will report to Mr Bosco Louie, who will take up the position of Director of a new Regions Management Department.	Winter Program for All Water Services Manage your shipping documents and submit service requests on line Senior Management Appointments at OOCL Mr Erxin Yao will take up the position of president of OOCL (USA) Inc. Vendor of the Year Award OOCL wins Mallory Alexander at Cargill Cotton 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 OOCL wins Mallory Alexander at Cargill Cotton "Vendor of the Year 2009" We are very pleased to announce that Mallory Alexander at Cargill Cotton has awarded OOCL "Vendor of the Year 2009" Mallory announces the winners each year at this time. Mallory has business units for each of their 8-10 large accounts with most consisting of a team domiciled on the accounts premises. Each unit grades all vendors at the end of their fiscal year which is September 30. Ocean carriers, truckers, warehouse operators and stevedores are all included in this category as vendors. The "Vendor Of The Year" Luncheon was held in Memphis on October 28, 2009. Mallory Alexander thanked OOCL for our continued support in bookings and doc turn time over the past year made OOCL an easy choice for us. They added "We look forward to many years of an excellent working relationship, and as always appreciate what you do for us on a daily basis. The OOCL staff continues to go above and beyond no matter what our request, making our jobs much easier. Please be sure to share the news with all OOCL staff so that they will know how much Mallory Alexander appreciates the job they continue to do so well." Transportation of Dangerous Goods for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Please note that in the interest of the safety and security of the public and participants in the 2010 Olympic Games, the transportation of certain dangerous goods in and around the Vancouver/Whistler and surrounding areas will be controlled during the games. This risk based interim order responds to requirements built on the work of the Vancouver 2010 Security Surface Technical Working Group and consultation with Industry and input from Transport Canada. The order establishes twelve controlled access zones where the transport of certain dangerous goods into, through or within a zone are subject to controls. All other aspects of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, its regulations and standards continue to apply within and outside the twelve controlled access zones. TDG inspectors will be enforcing this requirement as well as all other requirements established under the Act, regulations and standards during the games. Kindly refer to the attached link for Transport Canada's proposed DG restrictions during the Vancouver Olympics. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/programs-security-olympics-menu-155.htm It should be noted that Delta Port terminal is not effected by the proposed restrictions as it is outside of the controlled access zones. The controlled access zones are shown on the attached link and are concentrated closer to downtown Vancouver. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/programs-security-olympics-controlledaccesszones-247.htm The specific restrictions for each area can be found in the attached document:- Please Click here to view OOCL's Environment Website You can receive information about OOCL’s environmental care efforts by clicking on the link below:- OOCL Environmental site
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Customer Advisory: Gateway Express 2 (GEX2) Proof of Report Document Cutoff Change Please be advised that for OOCL cargo the Gateway Express 2 (GEX2) service Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) Proof of Report Document Cutoff will be amended to Friday at 16:00 Eastern time, effective with the vessel Montreal Express Voyage 162 E, ETA December 7th, 2009 to Montreal. The Gateway Express 1 (GEX1) CBSA Proof of Report Document Cutoff for port of loading Montreal will remain unchanged at Wednesday 16:00 Eastern Time. The CBSA Proof of Report Number may be from one of the following: the Canadian Automated Export Declaration, G7 EDI Reporting number, B13 Export Declaration number, Summary Reporting number, or the No Declaration Is Required number for exempt cargo. As a reminder to facilitate cargo loading, please submit the CBSA Proof of Report Number on your shipping instructions for all Canada Origin cargo loading via Canada load ports to the OOCL Documentation Team by the designated due date. If unable to provide complete shipping instructions by the designated due date, please submit the CBSA Proof of Report Number via email to your OOCL Customer Service representative. Failure to provide the CBSA Proof of Report Number in writing to OOCL by the designated due date will result in export cargo, if already received at port of loading Montreal, being rolled to the next available vessel with the exporter being responsible for all associated costs incurred. For additional information, please see below links: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/export/por-pdd-eng.html OOCL Logistics Launches Purchase Order Distribution As part of a series of innovative product launches, OOCL Logistics has demonstrated its leadership in information technology and innovative solutions with the launch of Purchase Order Distribution. “This unique product helps customers improve efficiency and offers total visibility in all communication between all parties involved in the purchase order,” said Allan Wong, CEO of OOCL Logistics. “We are pleased to offer our customers a leading advantage, in that the product supports suppliers, manufacturers, and other parties such as trading partners and logistics service providers. Purchase Order Distribution helps customers minimise their costs for most purchase order management work, from order creation, dispatch, distribution tracking, and housekeeping to data reports. It can also reduce administration overhead in managing order distribution and vendor responses. With OOCL Logistics’ Purchase Order Distribution customers can: - Dispatch order and requirement specifications to your supply chain partners - Enable purchase order parties to enquire and respond to the purchase order - Control access to order information for different partners - Track purchase order response All purchase orders can be managed, regardless of whether the related shipments are managed by OOCL Logistics or not No software installation is required – vendors can use VendorPodium, OOCL Logistics’ online vendor connectivity system, to enquire about and download their purchase orders. Mr Allan Wong explained that the product is very user-friendly. “VendorPodium allows vendors to receive, accept and discuss their purchase order with buyers. At the same time, buyers can capture and dispatch purchase orders and track vendor acceptance and communication. With Purchase Order Distribution, all these advantages are available in one place,” he said. All purchase order information is kept online for customer downloads and enquiries for easy access any time anywhere. PO Distribution is a PODIUM® product. History of Containerization Find out how container shipping has evolved to become a super-efficient global industry Clik here for more details:- Container Shipping OOCL's Interactive Voice Response System Saves Time and Provides Instant Information In addition to our interactive website, OOCL offers customers the opportunity to obtain end to end shipment information through our automated Voice Response Sysytem (IVR) to save on time and costs. For imports, callers can obtain information including vessel arrival, cargo release status, container status, last free day and empty return container details. For exports, information includes booking details such as empty pick up, up to date vessel sail date, arrival at destination and document status details. Contact OOCL Customer Service in USA or Canada at 1-888-388-6625 to avail of this beneficial tool. 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 OOCL Logistics 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/	CargoSmart Launches Next Generation of Supply Chain Visibility Reports Advanced visibility reports help importers and exporters improve on-time shipment performance and lower transportation costs Importers and exporters have more access to data about their shipments than ever before from carriers, suppliers, logistics service providers, and in-house systems. "It is time-consuming and difficult for shippers to determine if cargo has been loaded, held on dock, or missed the vessel," said Joe O'Brien, managing director of CargoSmart North America. "CargoSmart's reports make it easier for logistics managers to review cargo activity, identify exceptions, and measure on-time performance and data quality so that they can make better business decisions about their supply chains." Advanced Visibility Reports CargoSmart's comprehensive performance and exception management reports build upon its existing shipment report offerings and leverage its exception management functionality. The new reports help shippers, consignees, and logistics service providers that have a high volume of time-critical shipments improve their shipment visibility. The report benefits include: Shipment Performance Reports - On a monthly basis, customers can view their shipments' performance in easy-to-read charts and summary tables. The reports measure the percentage of containers that loaded on time by port and carrier. Over time, customers can lower their total landed costs by selecting the ports and vessel services that are most reliable and cost effective. Exception Management Reports - Customers can receive daily and weekly exception management reports in Excel to determine if any shipments are overdue at key points in the supply chain. They save time spotting potential delays in reports rather than searching online and through e-mails. EDI Performance Reports - CargoSmart's integration customers can now receive weekly reports to measure their EDI data quality. The reports identify missing and out-of-sequence events by ports and carriers. CargoSmart works with customers and their carriers to resolve data quality gaps for important cargo routes and improve data sharing. Spot-On Reporting Services - To complement the reports, CargoSmart provides 24x7 monitoring services. CargoSmart notifies customers when exceptions to key shipment plans occur. The personalized service ensures that customers know immediately when their most critical shipments may be delayed. Customer Advocacy Team CargoSmart's Customer Advocacy Team provides tailored services for customers, including evaluating existing supply chain processes, making product recommendations, preparing customized reports, and monitoring critical shipments to help customers improve supply chain efficiencies. The Customer Advocacy Team recently set up EDI Performance Reports for Brother International, a manufacturer of home and office printers, electronic stationery, and sewing machines for the consumer and fashion industries. The U.S.-based traffic division currently receives multiple-carrier ocean shipment status updates from CargoSmart directly to its ERP system. "It is critical for us to have timely and accurate information about our import shipments so that we can give our internal and external customers the information they need," said Cecile Martinez-Brown, import/export supervisor for Brother International. "CargoSmart's EDI Performance Reports allow us to better manage our internal EDI events so that we can work with our carriers to improve the data quality of our shipment information." CargoSmart's subscription-based advanced visibility reporting services are available to customers individually or bundled with CargoSmart's supply chain visibility, execution, collaboration, and compliance solutions OOCL Logistics launches Payment Audit With the third in a series of innovative product launches, OOCL Logistics has demonstrated its leadership in information technology and innovative solutions with the launch of Payment Audit, a unique product package offered to OOCL Logistics customers. Payment Audit allows OOCL Logistics customers to save time and resources, is easy to use, and gives total visibility when checking the validity of their carrier bill. “With Payment Audit, customers pay only for the transportation services they have received, in compliance with their freight contract. They can check details on every field audited,” said Allan Wong, CEO of OOCL Logistics. “This unique product will also tell customers what has been validated and how it has been done, and is fully customized to their needs.” Key features of Payment Audit include: • Customizable audit policy setting on audit items • Zoom into the audit result to illustrate every un-matched charge item • Visibility in the entire process, from invoice receipt, audit, discrepancy resolution, to payment • Measurement of your carriers’ invoicing quality • Invoice image, data storage and retrieval • Supports payment audit for shipments managed by logistics providers other than OOCL Logistics Mr Wong explained that OOCL Logistics’ Payment Audit offers customers unique benefits, including: • Full visibility in the audit process • Zero capital investment • Saved costs incurred by errors and duplications • Increased accuracy • Allows pre-audit and post audit functions “With rates set up in the Payment Audit system, you can repeatedly audit many invoices. Accuracy of auditing is higher, faster and more systematic than the manual process of your accountant,” said Mr Wong. “OOCL Logistics customers can get the “big picture” with details about which charge item has gone wrong, with an accurate calculated amount and explanation. They can also determine what kind of data should be verified and audited. With zero capital investment, our customers can enjoy full visibility in the audit process.” Payment Audit is a PODIUM® product.
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