The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services. Considering that current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a rate restoration program for this trade lane.
December 31, 2014
In response to the expected low demand in China over the Chinese New Year, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of the following Asia-Europe sailings:
December 29, 2014
OOCL is pleased to announce the introduction of a new service, the North China / Pusan / Southeast Asia Service (NPS), as part of our existing Intra-Asia network.
December 23, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
December 18, 2014
To ensure the continued provision of quality services and sufficient capacity to cater to customer requirements, OOCL is implementing a rate restoration program with effect from 15th January, 2015.
December 12, 2014
To recover for operational costs, OOCL would like to inform you of an update to our Thailand Terminal Handling Surcharge (THC).
December 05, 2014
Further to our announcement released on November 25th, OOCL has decided to postpone the imposition of the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo entering the United States via US West Coast port or Canadian West Coast Gateway port.
November 27, 2014
OOCL fully complies with all environmental regulation and requirements related to our operations and we would like to inform you that new regulations with regards to the use of Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) will come into force with effect from January 1, 2015, reducing the level of LSMGO from 1.0%, down to 0.1% for the Emission Control Area (ECA) in the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, English Channel and North Sea.
November 26, 2014
With effect from 1st January, 2015, the rates, charges and rules governing cargo movements under Asia-Europe Trade, Intra-Asia Trade, Intra-Europe Trade, and Asia/Europe-Australia Trade will be based on the date when a shipment is received by the carrier or its agent.
November 26, 2014
Pursuant to our previous announcement on November 19 and after our careful reassessment of the various factors contributing to the ongoing port congestion situation along the US West Coast, such as equipment availability issues and the severe impact on productivity from the slowdown at the affected ports, OOCL will be implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo entering the United States via US West Coast port or Canadian Gateway port based on shipment receipt at origin on or after November
November 25, 2014
In response to the expected low demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year period, we would like to inform you about the withdrawal of two Trans-Atlantic sailings from our Atlantic Express 2 (AX2) service
November 25, 2014
In response to the expected low demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year period, we would like to inform you about the withdrawal of two Trans-Atlantic sailings from our Atlantic Express 1 (AX1) service.
November 21, 2014
Upon further review of the port congestion situation along the U.S. West Coast, OOCL has decided to postpone the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) application on all U.S. origin or U.S. destination shipments arriving at or departing via any U.S. West Coast port or Canadian Gateway with immediate effect until further notice.
November 19, 2014
Please be advised that after our review of the various factors contributing to the ongoing port congestion situation along the US West Coast, OOCL has implemented a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo entering and exiting the US West Coast ports.
November 18, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
November 12, 2014
In order to enhance our service quality and sailing schedule to meet customer needs, we would like to announce the following adjustment details on the Atlantic Express 1 (AX1) service.
November 11, 2014
In response to the expected low demand in Japan over the New Year, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of the following Asia-North Europe Loop 1 sailing.
November 10, 2014
We are pleased to announce a number of changes to our Scan Baltic Express (SBX) network which will increase the scope and frequency of coverage to/from Russia, Finland, Sweden and the Baltic Sea.
October 30, 2014
In view of expected low demand during the Christmas period, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of the following Asia-North Europe Loop 6 sailing.
October 23, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
October 13, 2014
As indicated in our customer advisory dated September 23, OOCL complies with environmental regulations related to the Emission Control Areas around Europe and North America.
October 09, 2014
The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services.
September 29, 2014
In response to seasonal changes in market demand, OOCL would like to inform you of the cancellation of one Asia to US West Coast sailing.
September 26, 2014
OOCL fully complies with all environmental regulation and requirements related to our operations and we would like to inform you that new regulations with regards to the use of Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) will come into force with effect from January 1st, 2015.
September 23, 2014
Due to the current equipment imbalance situation in Philippines, OOCL will increase the EIS to US$150 per TEU for inbound shipment on vessel arrival at Batangas, Subic and Manila effective from October 1 on a collect basis.
September 19, 2014
In response to the expected low demand over the winter season, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of the following Asia-Europe sailing.
September 17, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
September 16, 2014
Due to the congestion situation at Rotterdam, we would like to inform you of the following schedule update for three sailings on the Asia-Europe Loop 4 service where the port of calls to Rotterdam will be shifted to Antwerp on a temporary basis.
September 05, 2014
In view of the peak season demand, this is to advise that OOCL will implement a Peak Season Surcharge of US$ 150 per TEU, applicable to all shipments from North East Asia (excluding Japan) to New Zealand effective from September 20.
September 04, 2014
In response to the expected low demand over the winter season, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of three Asia-Europe sailings.
August 18, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
August 15, 2014
The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services.
August 15, 2014
Due to the congestion situation at Rotterdam, we would like to inform you of the following schedule update for seven sailings on the Asia-Europe Loop 4 service where the port calls to Rotterdam will be shifted to Antwerp on a temporary basis.
August 08, 2014
Due to the current equipment imbalance situation at Hai Phong, Vietnam, OOCL will increase the EIS to US$80 per TEU for inbound shipment.
July 25, 2014
The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services.
July 15, 2014
Due to the port congestion situation at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, OOCL announces the implementation of a PCS at US$50 per TEU for inbound shipment.
July 11, 2014
Due to the deteriorating port congestion situation in Manila, OOCL will increase the PCS to US$200 per TEU for inbound shipment.
July 11, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
July 08, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
June 10, 2014
Further to our previous advisory, with effect from May 15, 2014, the current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mechanical seal standard (ISO 17712:2010) has changed to ISO 17712:2013.
June 09, 2014
In order to enhance our services and meeting your needs, we would like to announce the following adjustments to two Trans-Atlantic products.
June 09, 2014
To ensure the continued provision of quality services and sufficient capacity to cater customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery program with effect from July 1.
May 15, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration for the Asia to Europe Trade.
May 13, 2014
We have announced a General Rate Increase for the Europe to Asia Trade.
May 05, 2014
Following the announcement by members of the G6 Alliance dated February 20 with details of their service expansion, OOCL is pleased to provide an update on our service network between Asia and North America within the scope of the new cooperation.
April 25, 2014
Following the announcement by members of the G6 Alliance dated February 20 with details of their service expansion, OOCL is pleased to provide an update on our service network between North America and North Europe within the scope of the new cooperation.
April 24, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
April 09, 2014
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Russia “St. Petersburg” service.
March 27, 2014
OOCL would like to inform you that Japan’s 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation is currently in effect.
March 11, 2014
Notice to valued customers – We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia-Europe Trade.
February 28, 2014
The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services.
February 28, 2014
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia-Europe Trade.
February 18, 2014
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our Eastbound Europe to Asia Trade.
January 24, 2014
To ensure the continued provision of quality services and sufficient capacity to cater to customer requirements, OOCL is implementing the next phase of our revenue recovery program with effect from April 1.
January 15, 2014
OOCL would like to inform you of the following void sailings on the Super Shuttle Express (SSX), Central China Express (CCX), North West Express (NWX), and East Coast Express (CEC) services as part of our Vessel Maintenance Scheme following the Chinese Lunar New Year Holidays.
January 09, 2014
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from February 1, 2014.
January 02, 2014
