The wheel is spinning again, the GRIs come up month by month. Here now the latest NYK announcement: Quote Please be advised that NYK will implement 2014 Structural Revenue Recovery (SRR) program for Westbound with effect from 1st September 2014. Effective date: 1st September 2014 Quantum: Westbound US$ 540 per TEU Routes involved: Asia [...]
We are reading in the newspapers in the USA that problems seem to grow due to cargo being diverted from the US West Coast (which is in danger of dockers strike) to the US East Coast: The consequences of diversions to avoid the West Coast longshore talks are becoming more apparent. A Florida freight forwarder [...]
OOCL just circulated the following information. We checked the federal register for more details and it seems that the definition of tank trucks was clarified. Now the driver needs to show a tank truck license, if the truck carries a bulk liquid tank of more than 1000 gallons, even it is a flexy tank inside [...]
For us it seems to be a pretty rare occurance, still Hyundai must have had troubles with the VACIS exams in the US. Here the Hyundai circular: Quote Re: Increase of VACIS Exam Charge Effective September 1, 2014 Please be advised due to increased costs associated with handling of units called for VACIS exam [...]
No miracle, that MOL publishes today as follows: Quote Due to severe congestion at the port of Rotterdam, leading to imposition of surcharges by barge operators, MOL has decided to introduce a Congestion Surcharge for selected cargo moving by barge via the port of Rotterdam (all terminals). For now, we will limit application of the ‘Barge [...]
Kindly take note of the following announcement that G6 just published in the market place: quote There have been serious congestion problems at the Rotterdam ECT Delta/Euromax terminals. Despite actions undertaken by ECT the latest information received indicates that we should not expect the situation to improve significantly in the near future. In order to [...]
We are reading today: quote New Transatlantic Service (SAMEX) to USA and MEXICO Dear valued clients, CSAV is pleased to announce the change of SAMEX Sling 1 introducing a dedicated North Europe - Mexican and US Gulf service improving transit times and service level on this growing trade lane. New SAMEX Sling 1: Antwerp [...]
It was started by CMA, Hanjin follows suit as they obviously encounter the same problems! Here their announcement: Quote Due to barge congestion at the Port of Rotterdam a congestion surcharge (CGS) of EUR 18.00 will be charged per container (full /empty) for all barge transportation to/from the Port of Rotterdam [...]
Our partner Allseas is proud to announce the launch of their airfreight division! OL congratulates! Read here: Allseas new airfreight division
We are reading the following information in the Dynaliners news: Quote Maersk Line plans to group its intra‐Americas business into a separate enterprise, adopting the famous SeaLand brand. As from 1 January 2015, the new company will assume responsibility for all Maersk Line’s businesses in North, Central and South America. Unquote
