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Notice of Late BL fee Revision and Introduction of Late DO Fee
Notice of Late BL fee Revision and Introduction of Late DO Fee

Notice of Late BL fee Revision and Introduction of Late DO Fee


Dear Valued Customers,

In our continuous efforts to streamline operations and encourage timely documentation, we are revising our Late Bill of Lading (BL) Fee structure and introducing a new Late Delivery Order (DO) Fee effective 23-Oct-2025.


1. Late BL Fee Revision

The Late BL Fee will now be applicable when the Bill of Lading is not collected within 7 Calendar days after vessel sailing.

Applicable charges:

Shipment Origin
Calendar days after Vessel SailingCharge  per bill of Lading
​ ​
United Arab Emirates
​8 - 14​AED 300
15 - 21AED 600
​22+​AED 1000


2. Introduction of Late DO Fee

A new Late DO Fee will apply when the Delivery Order is not collected within 7 Calendar days after vessel arrival.

Applicable charges:

Shipment DestinationCalendar days after Vessel ArrivalCharge  per bill of Lading

​ ​ ​United Arab Emirates
​8 - 14AED 300
15 - 21AED 600
22+​AED 1000


Purpose of These Changes

To encourage timely collection of BL and DO documents.

To minimize delays in cargo release and operational bottlenecks.

To maintain efficiency and ensure fair usage of resources.


Effective Date

These changes will take effect from 23-October-2025 and will be applicable to all shipments thereafter.


We thank you for your kind understanding and support in advance.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team or visit our website at www.oocl.com.

Outbound Customer Service: [email protected].
Inbound Customer Service: [email protected].
Import Documentation: [email protected].
Export Documentation: [email protected].
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