We need your EORI numbers NOW !!
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.
The EORI number will be used in any ENS submission undertaken by OOCL (the Carrier) where the legal entity or Branch is shown as a party in the Shipping Instructions.
December 22, 2010
Customers are advised of the following changes to UK Local Surcharges which will come into effect 1st February 2011.
Our B/L Amendment Fee for non-Transatlantic and non-China shipments will increase to £40 per amendment. This means that customers will have one standardised B/L or Advance Manifesting Amendment Fee, regardless of shipment destination.
December 20, 2010
To avoid query, cargo delay and possible cost implications we ask export customers to take special care when providing seal numbers on their Shipping Instructions. Cases have recently come to light where manifested seal numbers have differed from those physically attached to containers, but only by virtue of being slightly different in format. These discrepancies have been picked-up and challenged by customs authorities who have indicated fines may be forthcoming.
Seal numbers provided on Shi
December 15, 2010
Rate of Exchange Setting
Customers are advised that we have changed the way we set vessel Rates of Exchange. Our tariff rules have been amended so that the follow methodologies are employed:
For export shipments, payment of freight and charges in the UK and Ireland in local currency is now based on the daily spot rates published by the European Central Bank 10 working days prior to the scheduled departure date of the trunk vessel from load port in Europe.
For import shipments, payme
November 30, 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, at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading onboard the European Union bound vessel. The regulation is applicable to all import cargo to or via any EU Port.
November 30, 2010
For historical reasons our tariffs have been expressed in US Dollars and, as per normal practice, freight invoices have been raised by OOCL and paid by shippers or consignees in the local currency.
Over the past few months we have received an increasing number of requests by our UK and Ireland based customers to settle bills in US Dollars and in some cases in two different currencies.
November 15, 2010
We wish to advise you that Associated British Ports will be implementing effective April 1st 2011 an Infrastructure Charge of £3 per import laden container.
This charge will be levied to offset ABP's investment when making the rail services from / to Southampton's DP World terminal clear for 9' 6'' High Cube containers.
October 13, 2010
Following a regular review of our tariff inland fuel surcharge we wish to inform customers of a change to 17% which will become effective 8th November 2010.
This will apply to both the UK and Ireland for all bookings and B/Ls unless explicitly agreed otherwise in the prevailing rate agreement or Service Contract.
October 06, 2010
On July 16, 2010, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #10-000169 outlining the implementation of new disposition codes in AMS related to the Importer Security Filing (10+2) program.
September 21, 2010
New EU requirements for inbound cargo on vessels destined for EU ports will come into effect on 31st December 2010. For more information about the new regulations, please see the below FAQ.
OOCL will keep you updated on the latest developments about implementation of the new regulation.
September 20, 2010
Dear Customer,
We first published the below notice last year and would like to remind you that we still require notification of your EORI number.
It is essential for a customer to register an EORI number and will be part of the data set submitted in ICS/ENS. Without an EORI number, it will increase the risk that customers will be treated by Customs as an 'unknown' party and delay the Customs Clearance.
Please click on this link for a simple explanation produced by HMRC on the possible con
September 17, 2010
We would like to inform our valued customers of the upcoming EU* requirements for inbound cargo on vessels destined to EU* ports which will come into effect on 31st December 2010 for EU* bound vessels loading on or after this date.
The rule requires all ocean carriers to submit a list of legislation-defined data elements to EU* Customs at a vessel's first EU* port of call.
August 20, 2010
According to a public notice from Shenzhen Municipality (No.125), effective 1 August 2010, the relevant government department will tighten the control on the Punishment for violations of Laws on Road Traffic Safety in South China.
Any truck which is loaded over the maximum cargo weight capacity of the tractor will be detained and will be subject to a heavy penalty. The escalating penalty will be imposed not only on the drivers but also the tractor owners and users. In addition to the penalty
August 05, 2010
Stakeholders have been working diligently to find an acceptable solution to the Port of Montreal lock-out which took effect on Monday, July 19th.
Following positive talks, it was confirmed earlier today that the union workers ratified the agreement laid out by the mediator, and we expect a return to work at 08.00 hrs tomorrow (Saturday).
July 23, 2010
Cargo Diversion Surcharge (CDS)
Due to the facility lock out at Montreal and subsequent diversion of vessels to Halifax, customers have the choice to terminate cargo at Halifax, and arrange onward inland transportation themselves, or allow OOCL to continue to move cargo to the final destination subject to a Cargo Diversion Surcharge (CDS).
The following CDS surcharge will be applied to all dry westbound cargo moving over the Halifax gateway. In order to simplify the process we have banded
July 22, 2010
Given the continuing labour situation in Montreal the SLCS partners have been forced to divert the following 3 vessels to Halifax, as the nearest port of relief:-
1. "OOCL Montreal" is moving from Gulf of St. Lawrence to Halifax due July 22-23
2. "MSC Aniello" will call Halifax on or about July 23-24
3. "Toronto Express" will call Halifax on or about July 25-26
Please note that our online interactive schedules have already been updated to reflect these voyage revisions. What happe
July 21, 2010
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) at the Port of Montreal yesterday ordered a lock-out for some 850 employees covered by the accreditation certificate held by the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE, Local 375.
The main issue is job and revenue security, which currently guarantees longshoremen their full salary, whether there is work for them or not. Considering existing market conditions, MEA can no longer accept such a large gap between the amount of hours worked and paid for by longshoremen
July 20, 2010
Huangpu Port Congestion
We would like to inform you that Huangpu's Old Port Big Terminal has been seriously congested since early July. This has largely been caused by an influx of cargo through the Huangpu gateway before the cancellation of export tax refund on 406 different commodities from July 15, 2010. This is affecting both inbound and outbound cargo.
More and more feeders are idling outside the port waiting to be discharged. It is expected cargo connections will be delayed at least
July 15, 2010
Customers are advised that with effect 18th July we will apply a surcharge on all reefer carrier haulage in the UK and Ireland. This is to ensure OOCL fully recovers any costs associated with the repositioning of this equipment.
The surcharge will be applied at the following levels over and above prevailing tariff haulage rates for reefers :
GBP 100 per container for collections or deliveries in the UK
EUR 100 per container for collections or deliveries in Ireland
July 15, 2010
OOCL is committed to providing quality service to its customers. To allow the effective management of changing demand, and to enable the securing of quality haulage in advance in a volatile market, OOCL requests that export bookings involving carrier haulage out of England and Wales are made at least 2 full working days prior to the collection date.
We will continue to accept bookings made with less than 2 working days' notice, however these will be subject to a additional charge of £150 to o
July 12, 2010
Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to draw your attention to forthcoming changes to our system for accepting payment of outstanding charges by cheque, effective 1st August 2010.
Whilst this method will remain an option, it will only be available on a ‘cleared funds’ basis. Customers who wish to continue using this method, will no longer be able to fax a copy cheque to us to gain release of their cargo. Cheques must be received and cleared funds available in our account, prior to release
July 06, 2010
Customers are advised of changes to the following tariffs effective 1st August 2010:
BAF
Europe to/from US via US ports (FMC-scope)
Atlantic and Gulf - USD213 per 20' and USD426 per 40' and 45' container
Pacific - USD319 per 20' and USD638 per 40' and 45' container
July 02, 2010
Dear valued customers,
As market conditions have improved through much of this year, basic operating costs have also risen due to the growing demand on our services in recent months.
Therefore, OOCL will introduce a new round of rate increases to ensure the quality service to all of our customers can be maintained at a high level.
June 24, 2010
The European Commission’s Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) Regulation entered into force on July 1, 2009. It requires that the economic operator’s EORI number be included as an identifier every time it undertakes a transaction with national customs administrations in the EU.
Some EU Member States have had difficulties in implementing the EORI Regulation. Consequently, the Commission clarified to the EU Member States that they, pending resolution of these difficulties,
May 27, 2010
We would like to make our valued customers aware of various changes to our tariff structure.
Advanced Manifesting
Advance manifesting charges for shipments to North America will change on 1st July 2010 from the previous US Dollar amounts to the following Sterling levels:
B/L Issue Location Security Manifest Documentation Charge Security Manifest Amendment Charge
UK GBP 25 per B/L GBP 40 per Amendment Request
Ireland EUR 20 per B/L EUR 30 per Amendment Request
Advance ma
May 25, 2010
OOCL would like to notify our customers that the European Union (EU) Customs' 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation transitional period during which submission of Advance Manifest is not mandatory will end on 31st December 2010.
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, at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading onboard of the European Union bound vessel. The regulation is ap
May 11, 2010
We would like to inform our valued customers of modifications to ancillary charges in the UK and Ireland that will take effect 1st June 2010.
Our tariff Export Documentation Feewill be amended to provide some dispensation to customers who submit their Shipping Instructions or Bookings electronically. Where the SI or Booking is submitted via EDI, My OOCL Center or CargoSmart, the following charges will apply:
Where the SI or Booking is submitted electronically, the charge will be reduce
April 29, 2010
OOCL has recently experienced an increasing volume of bookings being made without provision of a UCR. As a result, a number of containers were short-shipped, despite numerous attempts by OOCL to obtain this reference by the required deadline. We have therefore taken the decision to amend our booking policy effective Tuesday 6th April, when bookings will not be accepted unless a UCR is provided. Customers are asked to ensure that this critical reference is given to us when the booking is made.
March 30, 2010
Customers are advised that OOCL is no longer be able to offer a Methyl Bromide fumigation service for export containers. This follows a ban per regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, and Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
Click here to view the DEFRA website which confirms the ban.
Shippers to Australia and New Zealand are recommended to use ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging material for export loading instead.
March 25, 2010
Customers are advised of the following new surcharges which are being introduced on 20th April 2010:
A Foreign-to-Foreign Booking Administration Fee will be applied for bookings taken in the UK or Ireland but for containers loading outside these 2 countries.A Telex Release Fee will be incurred when Bills of Lading covering shipment to a foreign destination are surrendered to OOCL in the UK or Ireland, with a request to release cargo at the destination concerned without local presentation of
March 17, 2010
Following the closure of Yeowards Shipping Ltd in Liverpool, customers are advised that we will no longer be able to accept local presentation of Bills of Lading at that location.
Furthermore, with effect 1st April 2010, we will not be able to accept B/L presentation at our London office.
Any B/Ls that need to be surrendered should instead be posted or sent by courier to our Levington office:-
March 15, 2010
Customers are advised that Manchester Sales Office closes today.
For import freight rates, we ask you to complete our online enquiry form. You will be sent a quotation in 24 hours.
Alternatively, please email OUKLIBQT
February 26, 2010
Dear Customers,
Following a recent review of fuel costs we have taken the decision to increase the Inland Fuel Surcharge for the UK and Ireland from 13% to 15%.
This change will take effect on 15th March 2010
February 18, 2010
Dear Customers,
With the recent surge in cargo activity throughout the market, OOCL will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD 150 per 20’ and USD 200 per 40’ on all Eastbound Dry cargo shipments from the UK and Ireland to the Far East (including Japan), Middle East and Indian Sub Continent, to take effect on March 1st 2010 until further notice.
February 16, 2010
Customers are advised that the above will increase by GBP 5 to GBP 35 per vehicle with effect 1st March. There will be no change to the existing Heavy Cargo surcharge.
February 12, 2010
Customers are advised of the following updates to our tariffs effective 1st March 2010:
The UK Inland Haulage Dangerous Goods Surcharge will increase by GBP 5 to GBP 35 per vehicle.
February 11, 2010
Customers are advised that with effect 1st March 2010 we will apply an Advance Manifesting Surcharge for all shipments to China. This is to cover additional OOCL administration costs following the introduction of the 24 hour rule by the Chinese customs authorities.
February 11, 2010
With our previous advisory issued on China’s 24 hour Advanced Manifest Regulation, we would like to further update that Dalian Customs has announced that the parallel run of the regulation will be enforced from February 3. OOCL is ready for full compliance and has been continually submitting customs manifests accordingly. Meanwhile, we strongly advise our customers to submit shipping instructions based on the documentation cutoff time in each loading region to ensure compliance with the new cus
February 03, 2010
We wish to make customers aware of changes to the booking process for recycled commodities like waste paper, scrap metal and scrap plastic.
Shipper and Consignee Verification
We at OOCL take our responsibility to the environment seriously, and as part of the booking process we respectfully ask you to provide, at the time of booking,
February 03, 2010
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) filed the Interim Final rule for the Importer Security Filing (ISF) “10+2” with an effective date of Jan 26 2009, and a gradual implementation process of 12 months under Informed Compliance.
The period of Informed Compliance will now end on January 26, 2010, after which Importers and Carriers (defined as parties causing goods to arrive in the US) are expected to have full compliance with this rule.
January 20, 2010
UK-based customers can now Chat with our Levington Customer Service team whenever they need help using My OOCL Center. This new channel provides additional choice on how to communicate with OOCL, and facilitates quick and easy access to a Customer Service Representative on any My OOCL Center issue.
January 15, 2010
With the recent surge in cargo activity throughout the market, OOCL will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD200 per TEU on all westbound shipments from the Far East (excluding Japan) to North Europe, Mediterannean, and the Black Sea, to take effect on 1st February 1, 2010, until further notice.
January 13, 2010
Today's operational update is as follows:-
Terminals
Southampton - shipside working; landside working, but with restricted VBS and some rail connection failures
Thamesport, Liverpool, Grangemouth and Greenock - operational
January 08, 2010
As you are no doubt aware, we have had a significant amount of snow across the whole country, with further heavy snow forecast. The road and rail network has really suffered, with some main roads closed or restricted.
As of this morning the situation was as follows:-
January 07, 2010
