Time has come for the carriers to get the rates up ex Asia. Seems that NYK is starting the game today: Quote Please be advised that NYK will implement 2014 Structural Revenue Recovery (SRR) program for Westbound with effect from 1st November 2014. Effective date: 1st November 2014 Quantum: Westbound US$ [...]
Cosco just informs that they are facing problems with the availability of Tri- Axle chassis in the USA. Cosco cannot arrange oncarriages for overweight 20' containers to door destinations in the USA inland which need additional Tri- Axle chassis for truck/ rail routings. As from now on until further notice, no Tri- Axle chassis [...]
Very important for those of you shipping to Argentina, here the details: quote We regret to inform that Hamburg Sud and Alianca will no longer be able to collect Freight, ISPS, THC and River PlateToll charges in Argentina effective October 15th 2014. Freight, ISPS, THC and River PlateToll charges will therefore [...]
Seems that the Rotterdam barge operation improved, please read here: Quote On 01 August we have introduced a ‘Barge Congestion Surcharge’ for cargo moving via Rotterdam by barge in response to an increased cost levied by barge operators, related to substantial delays experienced in the Port of Rotterdam. With appropriate measures now being [...]
Please find here below the latest news on OOCL freights: Quote OOCL announces rate increase on Southeast Asia-Australia services Dear Valued Customers: The ocean freight rates continue to be below the required level to cover basic operating costs or transportation costs in our Southeast Asia-Australia services. Considering that current levels are unsustainable [...]
Evergreen gives notice of a new GRI to Far East and Indian subcontinent as follows: Quote As Agent of EVERGREEN LINE we would like to inform you, that due to the increasing shipping costs the carrier has decided to announce the following General Rate Restoration (GRR) in the Europe to Far East, Australia, [...]
Unbeknownst to most of us, ISIS is charging truckers some toll for letting them pass. Please watch the interview that our agent in Jordan, Mr Ali Shishani of Crown Logistics gave the TV crew: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760996563971942&set=vb.124773307594274&type=2&theater
Here the latest schedule news from OOCL: Quote Asia to US West Coast Trade – CC2 Service Schedule Update Dear Valued Customer: In response to seasonal changes in market demand, OOCL would like to inform you of the cancellation of one Asia to US West Coast sailing on the Central China 2 [...]
We get the following news from OOCL: Quote OOCL launches competitive China New Zealand Service (CNS) in November, improving supply chain management in North-South trades Following the announcement on the new joint service to the market dated on August 22, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is pleased to announce further details of the [...]
The trend to cooperate continues: Quote As a customer-focused organisation, UASC is committed to continuously delivering new and enhanced service patterns. Today, we are pleased to announce that UASC and Hamburg Süd have signed a global cooperation agreement that will connect one of the fastest growing carriers in the East-West trades with [...]
