OOCL would like to inform our customers that Turkey Customs has announced a new 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, to take effect on January 1, 2012. The rule requires all ocean carriers to submit a list of customs-defined manifest data to Turkey Customs at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading at Port Of Load. The regulation is applicable to all import and transshipped cargo to/ via Turkey.
December 29, 2011
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipments from Far East to Middle East will remain the same effective September 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
September 09, 2011
We would like to inform you that the quantum for Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF), Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) and Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all Intra-Asia for August 2011 are as follows:
August 01, 2011
Please be advised that quantum of Bunker Surcharge for all Trans-Pacific-Trade Eastbound cargo effective July 01, 2011 to September 30, 2011 will be changed as follows:
August 01, 2011
For all cargo ex PHILIPPINES to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA and CANADA, implementation of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) is further postponed to be effective from August 15, 2011.
August 01, 2011
Please be advised that Bunker Surcharge for all cargo originating from USA to the PHILIPPINES will be changed effective July 01, 2011 to September 30, 2011 as following:
August 01, 2011
Effective May 9, 2011 the following shall be implemented: The following documents are needed to be presented to BDO before releasing check: • Copy of the official receipt ( OR) with original received stamp of OOCL • Company identification card
July 14, 2011
For all cargo ex PHILIPPINES to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA and CANADA, implementation of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) is further postponed to be effective from August 15, 2011.
July 11, 2011
We are pleased to inform you that Banco De Oro Paco Branch agreed to directly deposit the container deposit refund to your BDO account.
July 07, 2011
The European Union (EU) Commission and Member States agreed that the grace period for compliance to EU Regulation 1875/2006 will be effective until June 30, 2011, and there has not been any indication regarding the possibility of an extension to this date.
June 06, 2011
In order to recover the cost due to soaring bunker price, OOCL Philippines would like to inform that effective May 20, 2011, EMERGENCY BUNKER SURCHARGE (EBS) will become PHP2,100 per 20ft and PHP4,200 per 40ft. It will remain applicable to
May 10, 2011
Please be advised that Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) and Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) will increase for all Europe Shipments effective May 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
April 28, 2011
We would like to inform you that the quantum for Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) and Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all Intra-Asia for May 2011 are as follows:
April 27, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to Australia will increase by USD55 per teu effective May 01, 2011. Quantum for May will be as follows:
April 19, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to New Zealand will increase come May 1, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
April 19, 2011
In order to improve our schedule integrity, OOCL’s trunk vessel AAA1 service would drop the Bellbay and Fremantle call and add in Melbourne call from week 17. With this new port rotation, OOCL can now serve TASMANIA PORTS including DEVONPORT, BELL BAY and BURNIE via MELBOURNE. This will take effect on April 24, ETD Singapore, vessel AAA1 LMB025S and April 26, ETD Singapore, vessel AAA2 LUA013S.
April 19, 2011
Please be advised that the Currency Adjustment Factor for all cargo from Far-East to Canada will increase effective May 01, 2011. The Currency Adjustment Factor will be at the following level:
April 19, 2011
Please be advised that a General Rate Increase will be implemented for all TPT Eastbound (USA) tariff and service contract cargo effective May, 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
April 19, 2011
Due to the rising costs of bunker prices, OOCL Philippines will need to implement an EMERGENCY BUNKER SURCHARGE (EBS) effective April 1, 2011. EBS Quantum will be PHP1,400 per 20GP and PHP2,800 per 40GP and HQ. It will be applicable to all export shipments bound to Intra Asia (except Japan) for both DRY and REEFER cargo. The EBS will be a prepaid charge.
March 30, 2011
With reference to the memorandum issued by Philippines Bureau of Customs - Management Information System and Technology Group on March 07, 2011 stating the following:
March 24, 2011
Further to our previous customer advisory about the earthquakes and Tsunami along the northeast coast of Japan on March 11, please find below the latest update of the Japanese Port Operation and our shipments.
March 18, 2011
Subsequent to the earthquakes and Tsunami along the northeast coast of Japan on March 11, please find below the latest update of the port operations and our shipments. We will keep you posted of further updates once new information is available.
March 15, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to Australia will increase by USD100 per teu effective April 01, 2011. Quantum for April will be as follows:
March 14, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to Australia will increase by USD40 per teu effective March 01, 2011. Quantum for March will be as follows:
March 14, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Surcharge for all cargo originating from USA to the PHILIPPINES will be adjusted effective January 01, 2011 to March 31, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 14, 2011
We would like to inform you that the quantum for Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) and Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all Intra-Asia for April 2011 are as follows:
March 11, 2011
We would like to inform you that the quantum for Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) and Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all IAT for March 2011 are as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS) will be implemented for all shipments from Middle East and India to Far East effective March 15, 2011. This will be paid by the freight payer. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS) will be implemented for all shipments from Far East to Middle East and India effective March 1, 2011. This will be settled by the freight payer. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipments from Far East to Middle East will increase effective April 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipments from Far East to India and Pakistan will increase effective April 01, 2011 respectively. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised of the Fuel Recovery Charge for Major Trans-Pacific shipping lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) at the following levels effective April 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised of the Bunker Surcharge for all Trans-Pacific-Trade Eastbound cargo effective April 01, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that the Currency Adjustment Factor for all cargo from Far-East to Canada will remain the same effective April 01, 2011. The Currency Adjustment Factor will be at the following level:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Surcharge for all cargo originating from USA to the PHILIPPINES will be adjusted effective April 01, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
Please be advised that a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be implemented for all dry cargo including exempt commodities, excluding Agri Products, Wastepaper, Clay, Cotton, Hides and Skins, Plastic Scrap and Resin originating from USA to Far East effective April 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
March 11, 2011
This is to advise that the Inland Fuel Charge for all tariff and service contract shipments moving from the USA to the Philippines will be adjusted effective April 01, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Quantum as follows:
March 11, 2011
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd would like to inform that effective April 6, 2011, any case of bouncing check for whatever reasons for all export shipments to USA and Canada will be charged fixed amount of P2,500 per case.
March 10, 2011
Since the implementation of the EU Security Advance Manifest regulation from 1 January, 2011, OOCL has devoted our best effort to communicate with the EU customs authorities as well as our customers to ensure our compliance to the EU regulatory requirements while providing a smooth shipment process for our customers. With the support from our valued customers, we are pleased to advise that during the first 2 months of the EU Security Advance Manifest operation, OOCL has achieved an overall acce
March 08, 2011
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd would like to inform that effective March 8, 2011, any case of bouncing check for whatever reasons for all import and export shipments except from and to USA and Canada will be charged fixed amount of P2,500 per case.
March 07, 2011
Please be advised that Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) will increase by $36/teu and Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) will remain unchanged for all Europe Shipments effective March 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
February 21, 2011
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all dry shipments from Far East to Middle East will increase effective March 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
February 15, 2011
As you may be aware that negotiation for new contract between BC Maritime Employees Association (BCMEA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Vancouver, BC is still in progress. At this time, the outcome is uncertain, but we are monitoring the situation closely and will keep our valued customers informed should there be any development which may impact your cargo.
February 03, 2011
Despite the recent upheaval in the political situation in Egypt, OOCL has so far received no notification on the change of the convoys in the Suez Canal and operation remains normal.
February 02, 2011
Please be advised that Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) will increase by $44/teu and Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) will remain unchanged for all Europe Shipments effective February 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
January 26, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to Australia will increase by USD25 per teu effective February 01, 2011. Quantum for February will be as follows:
January 26, 2011
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to New Zealand will reduce by $25/teu come February 1, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
January 26, 2011
Please be advised that the Currency Adjustment Factor for all cargo from Far-East to Canada will increase effective March 01, 2011. The Currency Adjustment Factor will be at the following level:
January 26, 2011
We would like to announce that effective January 20, 2011 (arrival date in Manila), OOCL Philippines will no longer charge the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for all import cargo. This is due to the fact that the container traffic in both North
January 26, 2011
In order to serve you better this new year 2011, OOCL has launched the China Philippines Indonesia (CPI) service. This will allow us to have direct service to Jakarta and Surabaya, thus drastically improving our transit time from 7 to 11 to only 5 days for Jakarta and 9 to 13 to 7 days for Surabaya. This will take effect on our January 21, 2011 sailing in SOUTH HARBOUR.
January 14, 2011
Please be advised that the Currency Adjustment Factor for all cargo from Far-East to Canada will remain the same effective February 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
January 10, 2011
Providing OOCL with your EORI number will reduce your customs risk analysis score when you are a shipment party for shipments into the EU. EORI numbers should be provided to OOCL local offices in writing by the Legal Entity or a Branch thereof
December 22, 2010
Please be advised that Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) and Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) will remain unchanged for all Europe Shipments effective January 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
December 21, 2010
Further to our previous customer advisories about the EU regulation 1875/2006, effective January 1st 2011, all ocean carriers are required to submit a list of legislation-defined data elements to EU Customs at a vessel's first EU port of call
December 21, 2010
Please be advised that the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for all cargo moving to Australia will increase by USD15 per teu effective January 01, 2011. Quantum for January will be as follows:
December 21, 2010
Due to surge in container volume, both terminals, North and South Harbour, are experiencing serious port congestion for the past several weeks. Both terminal’s infrastracture have reached its full potential and capacity causing delay in vessel’s berthing and difficulty in withdrawal and delivery for both importers and exporters.
December 21, 2010
The economic situation remains uncertain and freight rates are not covering basic operating or transportation costs. This is unsustainable in the long term.
December 21, 2010
Due to surge in container volume, both terminals, North and South Harbour, are experiencing serious port congestion for the past several weeks. Both terminal’s infrastracture have reached its full potential and capacity causing delay in vessel’s berthing and difficulty in withdrawal and delivery for both importers and exporters.
December 21, 2010
We would like to inform you that the quantum for Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) and Yen Appreciation Surcharge (YAS) for all IAT for January 2011 are as follows:
December 21, 2010
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipments from Far East to Middle East will increase effective January 01, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
December 21, 2010
Please be advised that the applicable Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for all shipments from Far East to India and Pakistan will increase effective January 01, 2011 respectively. Quantum will be as follows:
December 21, 2010
Please be advised of the Bunker Surcharge for all Trans-Pacific-Trade Eastbound cargo effective January 01, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Quantum will be as follows:
December 21, 2010
Due to surge in container volume, both terminals, North and South Harbour, are experiencing serious port congestion for the past several weeks. Both terminal’s infrastracture have reached its full potential and capacity causing delay in vessel’s berthing and difficulty in withdrawal and delivery for both importers and exporters.
December 21, 2010
This is to advise that the Inland Fuel Charge for all tariff and service contract shipments moving from the Philippines to USA will be adjusted effective January 01 to March 31, 2011. Quantum as follows:
December 21, 2010
In order to recover amounts paid to railroads in connection with the railroads’ agreements with the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority to assist in recovering the costs of constructing and operating the Alameda Corridor
December 21, 2010
