Dear Valued Customers,

On October 01, 2012, we will apply a Security Manifest Documentation fee (SMD) of USD 25 per BL for all shipments to the USA covered by advance manifesting regulations. Furthermore, for all BL and manifest changes that become necessary after the advance manifest has been submitted to US customs, a Security Manifest Amendment (SMA) charge of USD 40 per amendment will be incurred. These fees mirror existing advance manifesting surcharges for Canada.

For all BLs outside the scope of advance manifesting regulations, i.e. non-Transatlantic and non-China shipments, we are also introducing a new BL Amendment Fee (AMF). In accordance with local customs regulations, Shipping Instructions (and therefore the vessel manifest) must be the same as customers' cargo declarations to Turkish customs. Effective October 01, 2012, any SIs received by OOCL which show different gross weights and number of packages to customs declarations will incur a USD 40 BL Amendment Fee to cover the administration of associated manifest amendments.  To avoid this fee, customers are strongly recommended to ensure that the information on their SIs corresponds exactly to their customs submissions.

For further information, pleased contact Istanbul office or your Sales Manager.