Customer Advisory: OOCL announces rate increases on Asia - Australia services

The economic downturn has led to a weakening of revenue levels to the extent that freight rates are unable to cover basic operating or transportation costs. Considering that current levels are unsustainable for the long term, OOCL would like to advise that we will introduce a rate restoration programme in order to restore freight rates to a more sustainable level.

In order to maintain a viable service level and a comprehensive liner network for all of our customers, please be advised with effect from October 19, 2009, freight rates for traffic from Northeast Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea) to Australia, will be increased by USD 250 per TEU.

From November 1, 2009, freight rates for traffic From Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Indian Subcontinent and Middle East) to Australia, will be increased by USD 250 per TEU.

For any further information, please kindly contact your local sales representative.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.