Dear valued customer,
As a customer of OOCLs 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.
Below are some of the changes that will affect bookings to Japan:
December 18, 2013
Revenue Restoration Program - Asia Europe Trade ( Westbound )
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from December 15, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$775 per TEU.
November 21, 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 19, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to inform you of the following void sailing of Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) as part of the Vessel Maintenance Scheme:
• Eastbound: Washington Express 065E with an ETD from Port Everglades on December 21, 2013
• Westbound: Washington Express 066W with an ETD from Bremerhaven on January 12, 2014
November 13, 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
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of November 1st, 2013 - levels remain unchanged:
November 01, 2013
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you about the strike situation at the APM terminal in Rotterdam. The dispute is solely between Unions and APMT regarding working practices at their new facility.
All other terminals in Rotterdam continue to operate as normal, hence the GA Asia-Europe services are not subject to any delays or disruption.
October 17, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to remind you of the below schedule changes.
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.
October 16, 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
: 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.
October 10, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please note the following changes to our GEX2 and PAX services:
GEX2 (Continent from/to Montreal service) - Terminal Change in Hamburg
PAX – (Continent to US service) – Terminal change in New York
October 08, 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 07, 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
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
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
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
