Dear Valued Customer,
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 30, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st January 2015:
December 30, 2014
Dear Customers, we would like to inform you that during the forthcoming Chinese New Year holiday, there will be operation restrictions for import shipments in South China (including Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan & Yunan, Guizhou) as following:
December 18, 2014
Dear Valued Customer, 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 the following Trans-Atlantic sailings
November 27, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st December 2014:
November 25, 2014
Dear Valued Customer, in order to align all Trades throughout OOCL, as of 01/01/2015 the definition of Shipment Date for rate application purposes for Asia-Europe, Intra-Europe & Australia/New Zealand shipments, will be altered from On Board Date (OBD) to Cargo Receipt Date (CRD – i.e. Gate-in date at 1st port).
November 25, 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.
An additional fifth vessel, the MV “Osaka Express”, will be deployed in the AX1 service to support the enhancement as well as to provide an opportunity to extend the AX1 network to include a port call to Charleston.
The new port rotation of the enhanced AX1 service will be the following:
November 19, 2014
Dear valued customers,
please note that we have updated our Demurrage & Detention Freetime and Charges effective November 1st, 2014.
Changes involve higher charge levels and reduced Demurrage outbound freetime for Dry containers while Demurrage outbound freetime for Reefer containers has been increased by one day.
All details can be found here: http://www.oocl.com/germany/eng/localinformation/ddfreetime/Pages/DemurrageDetentionFreeTimeandCharges(eff11012014).aspx
November 01, 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
Dear Valued Customer,
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:
- Loop 6 service on Week 48 (ETA Kaohsiung on 23 November)
For further information, please kindly contact our local representatives.
Thank you for your understanding and support of OOCL.
October 24, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st November 2014:
October 21, 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 and we have taken steps to update our Bunker Adjustment Formula (BAF) to include, for simplification purposes, the costs related to the use of the new Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) requirements. ...
October 10, 2014
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef October 5th, 2014.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp. at the affected terminals. (inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development!
October 06, 2014
Dear valued customer,
the congestion-surcharge will be canceled as per October 1st 2014 for the above
mentioned reason until further notice.
September 26, 2014
Dear valued customers,
As you will have followed through media coverage, truck power in the USA remains a challenge due to increased intermodal volumes and a national shortage of truck drivers.
According to the American Trucking Association, the industry has about 30,000 unfilled truck driver jobs, despite trucking companies now offering significant incentives to experienced drivers...
September 26, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st October 2014:
September 24, 2014
Dear Valued Customer,
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, 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. .....
September 24, 2014
Dear Valued Customer,
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 08, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st September 2014:
August 27, 2014
Dear customer,
many of you are aware of the possibility to deliver your Export containers paperless in Antwerp and Rotterdam by using the local Customs Communication Systems, however some of you still deliver the custom papers “the old way”.
In order to ease and expedite the process of customs declaration we like to remind you of the option to register at those Customs Communication Systems in Antwerp and Rotterdam.
August 12, 2014
Dear Valued Customer,
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
Inbound Operation Restrictions during
National Day Holiday in South China
Dear Customers,
We would like to remind you that during the forthcoming National Day holiday, there will be operation restrictions for import shipments in South China (including Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan & Yunan, Guizhou) as following:
August 07, 2014
Dear valued customer, there is a new USA Federal regulation that requires truck drivers in the USA to have a special license in order to move Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) liquid packaging units with aggregate volumes exceeding 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) in a single marine container (for further information please click on the link above).
August 04, 2014
Dear valued customers,
due to the serious delays affecting the barge handling at the deepsea terminals in the port of Rotterdam, barge-operators are now introducing a Congestion Surcharge.
The resulting increase in transportation cost cannot be absorbed by OOCL.
Effective August 10th, 2014 we will therefore apply a Congestion Surcharge for any Carrier’s Haulage inland transportation by barge between Germany and the port of Rotterdam (Inbound and Outbound) of EUR 15 per container.
July 31, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st August 2014:
July 23, 2014
Dear Valued Customer,
In view of the on-going high demand for space on Westbound services to Canada, please be advised that we are increasing the Peak Season Surcharge on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from August 1, 2014 as per:
US$225/20’ and US$375/40’/45’ for Westbound dry and reefer cargo on all the routes/loops offered from Europe to Canada and USA via Canada (Montreal gateway).
The new tariff rate will be applied unless otherwise agreed in the prevailing rate agreement.
July 21, 2014
Dear customer, we would like to inform you about following tariff adaptation, effective July 10th, 2014 (for further information please click on the link above).
July 09, 2014
Dear Valued Customer, We would like to advise that the ENF Filing Charge (EU entry summary declaration) and ENF Amendment Charge for our Asia to Europe Trade will be revised for all applicable B/Ls as of 01-Aug-2014 (for further details please click on the link above).
July 04, 2014
Dear Valued Customers,
We would like to advise that the following Advance Manifest Filing and Advance Manifest Amendment charges will be implemented for all applicable B/Ls on their effective dates.
June 29, 2014
Dear Valued Customers,
We would like to advise that the following Advance Manifest Filing and Advance Manifest Amendment charges will be implemented for all applicable B/Ls on their effective dates.
June 27, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st July 2014:
June 19, 2014
Dear valued customer,
following our announcement from April 8th about the temporary suspension of our Hamburg congestion surcharge, we would herewith like to announce the new effective date for the implementation of this surcharge.
June 18, 2014
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef June 9th, 2014.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp. at the affected terminals. (inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development!
June 10, 2014
Dear Valued Customer:
In order to enhance our services and meeting your needs, we would like to announce the following adjustments to two Trans-Atlantic products:
June 10, 2014
Further to our previous advisory, with immediate effect, HS Code requirement is now enforced for all cargoes entering or to be transshipped at German ports.....
June 06, 2014
Sehr geehrte Kunden,
Wir wenden uns heute an Sie, um gemeinsam mit Ihnen die aktuell starke Belastung der Terminals in Hamburg und Rotterdam zu verbessern. (Für weitere Informationen bitte auf den Link oben klicken)
June 05, 2014
Further to our previous Customer Advisories issued on China’s 24 hour Advance Manifest Regulation, we would like to update the latest announcement from Shanghai Customs who advised the advance manifest submission will be mandatory for all China import cargoes that are discharged or transshipped at Shanghai port with effect from 3rd June 2014, thereafter Do Not Load (DNL) and Do Not Unload (DNU) messages may be issued at the discretion of Customs.
May 30, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st June 2014:
May 22, 2014
Dear valued customer,
Due to the ongoing equipment deficit in our German Rail depots we have no other option than to increase our Carrier’s Haulage Rail rates for Export moves with effect of 1st June 2014 in order to compensate the resulting empty repositioning cost.
Please find all applicable Inland Haulage rates here.
We thank you for your understanding and continued support to OOCL!
May 21, 2014
Notice to Valued Customers:
We have announced a Rate Restoration Program for the Asia to Europe Trade.
If you would like to receive Asia Europe RR/GRI Notice by email in the future, please kindly subscribe via e-Subscription: http://www.oocl.com/eng/esubscription/Pages/default.aspx
May 14, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st May 2014:
April 29, 2014
Dear valued customer, you will undoubtedly have followed that the G6 Carriers have decided to expand their cooperation covering the North Atlantic Trade commencing in May (for further information please click on the link above).
April 16, 2014
Dear customer,
We refer to our enclosed notification in respect of the intended introduction of a Traffic Congestion Surcharge in Hamburg.
Trucking companies have now announced to suspend the implementation of this charge until further notice.
Consequently we will therefore not collect this surcharge on Truck transportation under Carrier’s Haulage until such time as it is effectively implemented.
April 08, 2014
Dear valued customer, you will have followed in press and other media that the traffic situation around Hamburg terminals is suffering from heavy congestion (for further details please click on the link above).
April 04, 2014
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 Russia “St. Petersburg” service. 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 May 1st, 2014.
March 31, 2014
Dear customer,
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period is changed to begin March 31st, 2014 and continue through June 06th, 2014.
During this period, the maximum cargo weight for all shipments moving by truck to and from Montreal is restricted.
Below are the maximum cargo weight limits for truck moves to and from Montreal during the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction Period.
March 31, 2014
BAF/CAF/IFP Overview – April 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st April 2014:
March 18, 2014
Dear Valued Customer:
The following Advanced Manifest Security and Amendment charges will be effective from 11 March 2014:
March 14, 2014
Dear Customer,
as water levels decreased on river Rhine the b.m. low water table is applicable wef March 14th, 2014.
Decisive for accounting is the relative sailing date of the barges in the sea ports resp. at the affected terminals. (inbound and outbound)
We will keep you updated about further development!
March 14, 2014
Dear customer,
please be reminded of following regulations in order to avoid license-related delays during transshipment in Hong Kong:
• A clear and precise commodity description needs to be submitted at time of booking already.
• Should the commodity be subject to any license, the corresponding documents have to be passed to OOCL at time of booking. =>
March 07, 2014
Dear customer,
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin March 17th, 2014 and continue through May 30th, 2014.
During this period, the maximum cargo weight for all shipments moving by truck to and from Montreal is restricted. 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.
March 07, 2014
OOCL would like to provide you an update on the Japan Customs 24 hour Advance Manifest Regulation (JP24):
March 03, 2014
Dear customer,
With effect from March 1st, 2014, the freetimes for Dry cargo delivered in the port of Rotterdam
and Antwerp will be 5 calendar days before closing.
The freetimes for Reefer cargo and Dangerous Cargo delivered in the port of Rotterdam
and Antwerp will be 3 calendar days before closing.
There will be no change to the standard charges being applied after the expiry of the freetimes.
February 28, 2014
Dear customer,
Many of you are aware of the possibility to deliver your cntrs paperless in Rotterdam by using the ecs notification however some of you still deliver “the old way” . Therefore kindly take note of the option outlined below . Step 2 concerns the ECS-notification enabling paperless delivery.
February 25, 2014
Dear customer,
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st March 2014:
February 18, 2014
Dear valued customer,
to ensure a smooth implementation of Japan Advance Manifest could you please confirm by close of business Friday 21. February 2014 that your company is fully registered with Japan Customs Authorities (NACCS), either by yourself or through a Service Provider.
If you are fully registered, can you also confirm that there will always be at least one House Bill for every Carrier Master Bill or will there be occasions when no House Bill will be required?
Kindly also let us have:
February 17, 2014
OOCL would like to remind you of the following void sailings in February and March as a result of the Chinese New Year. (For further details, please click the above link)
February 06, 2014
Further to our previous advisory on Japan’s 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, we would like to provide the following update on the implementation progress.
January 27, 2014
Dear Valued Customer,
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. 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 March 1st, 2014.
January 24, 2014
Dear Customer, please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st February 2014:
January 23, 2014
OOCL would like to remind you of the LOOP 1 void sailing in week 7 (13/02/2014) for Japanese cargo. (For further details, please click the above link)
January 22, 2014
Please note below the latest overview of OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of 1st January 2014
- remains unchanged:
January 13, 2014
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from February 1, 2014.
January 03, 2014
