On 7 December 2015, Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), parent company of G6 Alliance member APL, announced the potential acquisition of NOL by CMA CGM. ...
December 11, 2015
Dear Valued Customer,
In response to the expected low demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year period, we would like to inform you of the withdrawal of the following Trans-Atlantic sailings:
November 05, 2015
Dear valued customer,
As a customer of OOCLs we would like to bring to your attention changes to the customs procedures for exports to Japan. These changes are to enhance the security of the global supply chain, implementation is expected in March 2014.
Below are some of the changes that will affect bookings to Japan:
December 18, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a Revenue Restoration Program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from December 15, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$775 per TEU.
November 21, 2013
On Saturday, November 16th, ‘OOCL Canada’ reported a high temperature alarm in the tail shaft system when sailing in heavy weather and sea conditions.
November 19, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to inform you of the following void sailing of Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) as part of the Vessel Maintenance Scheme:
• Eastbound: Washington Express 065E with an ETD from Port Everglades on December 21, 2013
• Westbound: Washington Express 066W with an ETD from Bremerhaven on January 12, 2014
November 13, 2013
OOCL would like to notify you that Japan Customs has announced a new 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, to take effect from March 2014.
November 04, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels effective as of November 1st, 2013 - levels remain unchanged:
November 01, 2013
Dear customer,
We would like to inform you about the strike situation at the APM terminal in Rotterdam. The dispute is solely between Unions and APMT regarding working practices at their new facility.
All other terminals in Rotterdam continue to operate as normal, hence the GA Asia-Europe services are not subject to any delays or disruption.
October 17, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
OOCL would like to remind you of the below schedule changes.
Our Pacific Atlantic Service (PAX), Gulf Mexico Express (GMX) and Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) services will change their UK port of call from Thamesport to Southampton.
October 16, 2013
We would like to advise that Israeli Customs has published a new official production date of the FROB (Freight Remain On Board) manifest and it is now on November 17, 2013.
October 13, 2013
: Members of the G6 Alliance have announced the withdrawal of eight Asia-Europe sailings from late October 2013 to February 2014, in response to expected low demand over the winter season.
October 10, 2013
Kindly be informed that as per Indian Customs all the containers which are being discharged on Indian Shores should have a bottle seal. This bottle seal number needs to be correctly declared in the Import General Manifest (IGM) and the Import Advance List (IAL).
October 10, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please note the following changes to our GEX2 and PAX services:
GEX2 (Continent from/to Montreal service) - Terminal Change in Hamburg
PAX – (Continent to US service) – Terminal change in New York
October 08, 2013
Customer Advisory: U.S. Government Partial Shutdown Update #1
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and related cargo clearance agencies continue to operate under normal working hours with no delays in cargo operations experienced at this time. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (USDA/AHPIS) are also staffed
October 07, 2013
We would like to advise the Israel 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation is tentatively rescheduled to October 13, 2013 by Israel Customs, and the following Advance Manifest filing and amendment charge will be effective on the same day....
September 14, 2013
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 October 1st, 2013.
August 20, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that we are announcing a General Rate Increase on our Trans-Atlantic Trade with effect from October 1, 2013.
August 20, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from September 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$500 per TEU.
For further information, please kindly contact our local Sales Representatives.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support to OOCL.
August 12, 2013
Dear Customers,
We would like to inform you that there will be void sailings on the G6 service routes of Loop 1 and Loop 7 as follows:
July 18, 2013
Further to our notice to you on June 28, we regret to inform you that the fore section of the containership MOL COMFORT of our alliance partner, MOL, sank on July 10 in the open sea near 19’56”N / 65’25”E.
July 12, 2013
Dear customer,
we would like to give you an overview of the OOCL BAF/CAF levels
effective as of July 1st, 2013:
June 21, 2013
OOCL would like to inform you that the Israel Customs has announced a new rule in the 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation.
June 21, 2013
Please note US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has announced effective July 9, 2013 they will begin full enforcement of Importer Security Filing (ISF or 10+2). The full enforcement will include CBP issuing liquidated damages for ISF(10+2) non-compliance against importers and carriers.
Please visit the CBP website for more information. The CBP announcement can be found at the following link.
June 19, 2013
Customers are advised that the G6 Alliance has agreed the following void Asia-Europe sailings for vessel maintenance:
June 19, 2013
We regret to inform you that the containership MOL Comfort is in distress in the Indian Ocean while under way from Singapore to Jeddah on Monday, June 17.
June 18, 2013
This customer advisory is an update to our June 18 broadcast titled “Containership MOL Comfort in Distress”.
June 18, 2013
Dear Valued Customer,
In order to continue providing quality and sustainable services, we are announcing a revenue restoration program in the Asia Europe Trade.
With effect from July 1, freight rate for westbound traffic from the Far East (including Japan) to the Mediterranean and Black Sea will be increased by US$650 per TEU.
For further information, please kindly contact our local Sales Representatives.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support to OOCL.
June 11, 2013
According to the European Commission’s directive and adopted by German’s authority, with immediate effect, HS Code should be provided for all cargoes entering or to be transshipped at German ports to facilitate the veterinary (animal products) inspection by the authority at the ports.
March 18, 2013
