Dear valued customer,
Please note that we wish to clarify the application of the WB PCS rule to cover all US destinations via Canada and Mexico.
December 27, 2012
Dear customers,
In light of a potential ILA strike and the cargo slow down during holidays, the partners have decided to slide the Atlantic Express Service (ATX) one week.
December 21, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
As a reminder we would herewith like to repeat our information to you that due to the possibility of labor unrest at U.S. ports we have filed a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for all cargo bound to United States ports.
December 11, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
In anticipation of lower demand during the New Year Holidays, please be advised that the following sailings will be cancelled by the G6 Alliance:
December 07, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of December 1st, 2012:
November 21, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program and the implementation of Peak Season Surcharge.
November 19, 2012
Dear Valued Customers,
OOCL would like to inform you that we have filed a St. Petersburg Winter Surcharge (WSC) effective December 01st, 2012 (Sailing Date) through April 30th, 2013 for both dry and reefer cargo going to, from or via the port of St. Petersburg with details as follows:
November 02, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of November 1st, 2012:
October 24, 2012
OOCL would like to provide an update on the Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) for the North Europe to Asia trade. The new IFP for the month of NOVEMBER will be:
• US$ 180 per TEU, applicable to both dry and reefer cargo
October 24, 2012
Das Gesetz zur Aufhebung des Freihafens Hamburg ist vom Bundestag verabschiedet worden und tritt am 1. Januar 2013 in Kraft. Damit fallen aufwendige Kontrollen des Leer- und Durchgangsverkehrs an der Freizonengrenze weg.
October 11, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL offers comprehensive and high frequency services between the North European Continent and the Baltic region, covering Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Finland, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden, through our Scan Baltic Express (SBX) service suite.
To improve our services, OOCL is pleased to announce the following changes to the SBX service network for the upcoming winter.
October 11, 2012
The partners of the G6 Alliance will underline their commitment to the Scandinavian market and start a dedicated G6 feeder shuttle to Gothenburg. The service will provide a seamless coverage for the time of the temporary winter suspension of Loop 3.
October 05, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a General Rate Increase (GRI) which will be applied to all cargo loading on or after November 1.
October 05, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program for our Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from November 1, the freight rate for westbound traffic from Asia to Europe will be increased by US$ 525 per TEU. It covers shipments from the Far East (including Japan), Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
September 27, 2012
Dear customer, we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of October 1st, 2012:
September 20, 2012
Dear valued customer,
currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover operating costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade.
September 13, 2012
Dear valued customer, this is to advise that effective October 1st, 2012 a Port Congestion Surcharge will be levied on all shipments originating or destined to the United States as follows in the event of a slowdown or work stoppage at any US Port(s).
September 11, 2012
Hong Kong: In preparation for the vessel maintenance schedule in the winter and consideration of the forecasted lack of improvements in the market environment in the Asia-Europe trade, the members of the G6 Alliance have decided to temporarily suspend their Loop 3 service between the Far East and Europe until further notice.
September 03, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to advise that the following sailings will be suspended by the G6 Alliance during the National Day Holidays in China:
August 30, 2012
Dear Valued Customer:
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, OOCL is announcing a revenue restoration program for our Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from September 10, freight rate for westbound traffic from Asia to Europe will be increased by US$ 250 per TEU. It covers shipments from the Far East (including Japan), Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
August 29, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of September 1st, 2012:
August 24, 2012
Low Water Additional (KWZ) for River Rhine
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef August 17th, 2012.
August 17, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from October 1 and the details are as follow:
US$ 300 per 20’ and US$ 400 per 40’ and 45’ containers for dry and reefer cargo on all Westbound and Eastbound routes and loops offered between Europe and Canada, the United States and Mexico.
August 16, 2012
Dear valid customer,
Please be advised that the GEX2 service will change from the Container Terminal Burchardkai (HAM02) to the Container Terminal Altenwerder (HAM04).
Arrival and departure times remain unchanged.
August 07, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of August 1st, 2012:
July 25, 2012
Dear valued customers,
Water levels in the Canadian St. Lawrence River continue to be unusually low, and the latest projections indicate that the water levels are set to reduce further.
July 20, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to provide an update on the Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) for the North Europe to Asia trade. The new IFP for the month of August will be:
• US$ 138 per TEU, applicable to both dry and reefer cargo
July 12, 2012
Dear Valued Customer:
OOCL would like to inform you that our Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES) service will be temporarily suspended with effect from the week of July 23 until further notice.
The last west bound sailing will be via the Commander CMM 22W28 and the ETD from Hamburg will be on July 16.
June 25, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of July 1st, 2012:
June 21, 2012
The ocean freight rate for the Asia Europe Trade has been below the required level to cover basic operating costs for a prolonged period.
June 07, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Following customer bulletin was send out by CP rail actually:
May 29, 2012 - Customer Bulletin: CP Update: Legislative Process Update May 29, 2012
May 31, 2012
Canadian Pacific Rail (CPR) announced the TCRC issued a work stoppage effective 0001 hours, Wednesday, May 23rd. Trains will not move until the work stoppage is resolved. We are providing a brief update on the intermodal terminals and our current operations. Please visit www.oocl.com for your container status.
May 25, 2012
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you, that Shenzhen Marine Safety Administration (MSA) presently imposes stringent monitor on the “Dangerous Goods (DG)” transport document (DG declaration and container packing certificate) for imported dangerous goods to Shenzhen area.
May 25, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our Trans-Atlantic Trade.
May 25, 2012
Dear customer, we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of June 1st, 2012:
May 21, 2012
To cover the increasing cost of bunker fuel, the implementation of the Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) for the month of June will remain unchanged.
May 21, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade.
May 16, 2012
Dear Valued Customers:
OOCL would like to announce that we are offering two services with three vessels via the Scan Baltic Express 2 (SBX2).
May 16, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
This is to advise that OOCL will implement a Peak Season Surcharge of USD300/TEU, applicable to all shipment from Asia to North Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, effective from June 1 2012.
May 11, 2012
Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that they will maintain the current 6-loop product structure and not reinstate the planned Loop 2 Asia-Europe service.
May 02, 2012
Dear Valued Customer, Water levels in the St. Lawrence River are at historically low levels as a result of less winter snow and less rainfall during the spring. The latest projections are that water levels will not improve in the coming months.
May 02, 2012
BAF/ CAF Overview - May 2012
Dear customer, we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of May 1st, 2012:
April 26, 2012
Dear Valued Customers, To cover the increasing cost of bunker fuel, the implementation of the Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) for the month of May will remain unchanged at the following level
April 26, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade.
April 25, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade continues to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs. Considering that the current level is unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in order to maintain a viable service level.
April 03, 2012
Dear customer,
Effective April 1, 2012, OOCL will no longer provide chassis for import and export shipments to/from facilities within the New York, N.Y. metropolitan area and Rochester, N.Y.
March 26, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of April 1st, 2012:
March 22, 2012
Dear Valued Customers:
We regret to inform you that the G6 Alliance’s Loop 3 service will not include a call at the port of Gdansk, Poland, because of unforeseen circumstances of securing a berthing window.
March 21, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
As a result of the continuous strike actions at Ports of Auckland, which has just extended to three weeks duration, OOCL has been trying to minimize the impacts of the disruptions to customers by implementing our best contingency options.
March 09, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade continues to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs. Considering that the current level is unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in order to maintain a viable service level.
March 09, 2012
Dear Valued Customers,
Further to our previous customer advisory (February 10) on the “New ISO Standard for High Security Seal – ISO 17712:2010”, an update has been issued by the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) that implementation of the new standard relating to the testing of the mechanical seal’s ability to indicate evidence of tampering will be delayed until further notice.
March 06, 2012
Dear Valued Customers:
Following our customer advisory, dated December 16, 2011, regarding our upgraded Atlantic Express Service (ATX), OOCL would like to announce the following ATX terminal changes:
February 29, 2012
Dear customer,
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin March 5th, 2012 and continue through May 4th, 2012.
During this period, the maximum cargo weight for all shipments moving by truck to and from Montreal. The Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway will also restrict acceptance of rail shipment with a Montreal destination to the maximum highway cargo weight limit during this period.
February 23, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from April 1, 2012.
February 23, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of March 1st, 2012:
February 22, 2012
Dear Valued Customers,
Please be advised that effective March 1, 2012, the current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mechanical seal standard (ISO/PAS 17712) will be replaced with a new ISO standard--ISO 17712:2010.
February 13, 2012
Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of March – one month ahead of schedule.
February 08, 2012
Dear Valued Customer,
The ocean freight rate for Asia Europe Trade continues to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs. Considering that the current level is unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in order to maintain a viable service level.
February 07, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of February 1st, 2012:
February 01, 2012
Dear Valued Customers,
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our North Europe to Asia Trade. Considering that the current levels are unsustainable for the long term, we are announcing a General Rate Increase (GRI) which will be applied to all cargo loading on or after February 15, 2012.
January 31, 2012
Dear Customer,
in addition to our latest newsletter covering the extension of our Gulf Mexico Express (GMX) by including the port of Baltimore, we would like to inform you about following change in schedule and SI closing, effective for GMX vessels sailing from Bremerhaven on/after February 16th:
January 26, 2012
Dear Customer,
We are pleased to inform you that we will enhance our Gulf Mexico Express (GMX) by extending its coverage to include the port of Baltimore.
January 17, 2012
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
wir möchten Sie hiermit informieren, dass die zum 01. Juli 2009 implementierte sog. ''24 hours China Rule'' weiter forciert wird.
Es wird erwartet, dass nach Xiamen als erstem Bestimmungshafen (s. newsletter 09.07.2011) die 24-hours-Rule nun auch für Da Chan Bay eingefuehrt wird.
January 13, 2012
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF-CAF levels
effective as of January 1st, 2012:
January 04, 2012
