Customers are advised that in the event of exceptional demand caused by work action at U.S. ports, a Booking Cancellation Fee will be assessed for bookings to Canadian / Mexican ports cancelled within 7 calendar days of Shipping Instruction cut-off.
(click above link to view full announcement online)
December 28, 2012
We would herewith like to inform 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. (Please click on the above link to view full announcement)
December 24, 2012
We want to inform you about the contract negotiations taking place between the ILA (representing the Union) and the USMX (representing the employers), aided by Federal Mediators. The Master Contract, which governs labour agreements for port operations from Maine to Texas, expired on September 30th. (Please click on the above link to view full announcement)
December 21, 2012
Further to our recent announcement Westbound Asia-Europe Void Sailings, we would like to alert customers to forthcoming changes on our Eastbound Europe to Asia service.
In anticipation of lower demand during the Chinese New Year Holidays, the following Eastbound sailings will also be cancelled by the G6 Alliance:
Loop 1 MOL COURAGE voyage 007E
Long term ETA Southampton 15th Feb 2013 / Long Term ETD Southampton 17th Feb 2013
Loop 6 NYK ADONIS Voyage 017E
(click link above to view online)
December 17, 2012
Customers are advised of our operational arrangements over the forthcoming holiday period.
We encourage you to book export collections and import deliveries as early as possible to enable us to meet your requirements.
(Click above link to view this news online and download a detailed file showing port, depot and transport availability)
December 07, 2012
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 06, 2012
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services in our Asia Europe Trade, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program for December and also the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge in January.
November 20, 2012
Dear Customers,
Would like to bring to your attention the below update received from our colleagues in China, concerning local Customs practice for China 24:
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Yantian Port will now be performing a more ‘strict’ parallel running of China 24 Regulations.
This will mean that late submissions by Carriers will be monitored more closely. (Click above link to view whole News item online)
November 02, 2012
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.
October 05, 2012
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program for our Asia Europe Trade.
September 28, 2012
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover operating 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 October 1.
September 17, 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.
The last sailing for Loop 3 will be OOCL Hamburg departing from Shanghai on October 6. All ports will be covered by other services.
September 03, 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 31, 2012
Dear Customers,
Ocean freight rates for the Asia to Europe Trade have been below the required level to cover basic operating costs for a prolonged period. Considering the need to provide sustainable services for the long term, we are announcing a revenue restoration program.
With effect from August 1, 2012, freight rates for Westbound traffic from Asia to Europe will be increased by US$ 300 per TEU. This change covers shipments from the Far East (including Japan), Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East
July 30, 2012
Customers are advised that we are amending our Booking Cancellation Fee with effect August 1, 2012.
Currently this surcharge is applied to bookings which are cancelled at customers' request less than 72 hours prior to vessel arrival at the port of load. The threshold is being amended to 48 hours, meaning any booking cancelled after this point will be liable to the fee.
The rate applied will be £250 per booking for those made in the UK, or EUR 250 per booking for those placed in Ireland.
July 27, 2012
Customers are advised of the following two tariff amendments:
Change of Destination (Cargo Diversion)
Out tariff was updated on 15 July 2012. The relevant tariff rule caters for cases where the Port of Discharge is amended, and/or the shipment's Final Destination is changed. An administration fees applies, the quantum of which depends on the exact circumstances of the shipment, and whether or not any container re-stows are required. For full details please refer to Rule 11 in our Global Tariff Rules.
July 27, 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. In light of this situation we will increase our Low Water Surcharge for all cargo shipments via the Port of Montreal with effect from August 6 to the following levels:
US$ 100 per 20’ container
US$ 200 per 40’ or 45’ container
July 16, 2012
Dear valued customers,
Please be advised that our Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) on the Eastbound North Europe to Asia Trade will be reduced with effect from August 1, 2012. The new level will be as follows:
• US$ 138 per TEU, applicable to both dry and reefer cargo
July 12, 2012
OOCL would like to advise that due to growing congestion issues at the terminal in Riyadh, we are suspending booking acceptance to this destination with immediate effect.
We trust that the suspension will only be temporary, and we will be able to resume acceptance in due course.
Please note that we will continue to accept bookings to Dammam CY.
June 22, 2012
OOCL would like to announce that the quarterly review of the Environmentally Friendly Fuel Surcharge (MAR) has resulted in an upward trigger. Consequently the following charge will apply effective July 1, 2012 for both Eastbound and Westbound
June 21, 2012
Enhancements to Ireland and UK Inland Tariffs on OOCL.com
We are pleased to announce improvements to our online haulage tariff.
Inland rates are now viewable Ireland. For the UK, Export rates are now included. (click link above to view whole item online)
June 19, 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 12, 2012
The Victorian Government introduced the Port Management Amendment (Port of Melbourne Corporation License Fee) Bill 2011 which proposed that the Port of Melbourne Corporation be required to pay an annual License Fee.
June 11, 2012
Currently, ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs on our Trans-Atlantic Trade.
June 07, 2012
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 17, 2012
OOCL would like to announce that we will implement a Peak Season Surcharge of US$300 per TEU.
May 17, 2012
Currently, water levels in the Canadian St. Lawrence River are unusually low because of less winter snow and fewer spring rainfall, and the latest projections indicate that the water levels will not improve in the months ahead.
May 02, 2012
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 23, 2012
The ocean freight rate for the 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 23, 2012
Export Documentation Charges
Customers are advised that we are amending our Export Documentation Charge for BLs released in the UK and Ireland to the following single tier rates for shipments from May 1, 2012.
United Kingdom GBP 30 per B/L
Ireland EUR 52 per B/L
These rates will apply for all BLs and methods of Booking and Shipping Instruction submission (click above link to view item in detail online)
March 29, 2012
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.
March 29, 2012
To cover the increasing cost of bunker fuel an Interim Fuel Participation (IFP) will be implemented with effect from April 9th, 2012
March 29, 2012
Customer Advisory for Easter Period Shipping Instruction Submission Deadlines For vessels arriving / departing over the forthcoming holiday period, customers are given advance notice of the following special SI cutoffs: (click link above to view whole item online)
March 28, 2012
As a result of the continuous strike actions at Ports of Auckland, which has just extended to three weeks duration.
March 08, 2012
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 08, 2012
We would like to advise that our upgraded Atlantic Express Service (ATX), will change terminals in New York.
March 02, 2012
OOCL wishes to advise our valued customers, that due to an increase from the feeder service provider between Melbourne, Vic. and Devonport, Tasmania, our transport additional charges will increase for all cargo to be moved with effect from 24th March 2012.
February 27, 2012
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin March 5th, 2012 and continue through May 4th, 2012.
February 23, 2012
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
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 March 15, 2012.
February 20, 2012
From Monday, 16th January 2012 at 09.00hrs, OOCL (Ireland) Ltd will be operating from new premises.
The new address is :-
January 10, 2012
