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North America Operations Update
Week of June 27, 2016
Dear valued OOCL Customer,
Marine Terminal and Rail Gate Closures for July Holidays in Canada and the U.S.
For a list of Marine Terminal gate closures for Canada Day, Independence Day (U.S.) and Bloody Thursday, please see this announcement.
For a list of Rail gate closures for Canada Day, Independence Day (U.S.) and Bloody Thursday, an upcoming announcement will be posted in the Local News section of OOCL Canada and OOCL USA.
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Update
- Customers are encouraged to provide timely and accurate VGM data through our efficient and convenient “E-Submission channels” outlined at www.oocl.com under ‘Resource Center’. . Please consult with our local office representatives in your region for further information.
- OOCL has published an FAQ and a Reference Guide on OOCL.com.
- Reminder that VGM weights must include the container tare weight in the VGM.
For electronic VGM submission:
- VGM cut will be 1200 day of cut for any vessels cutting off at 1600 or later. For those vessels cutting off before 1600, the cutoff will be 1600 the prior day. If the cargo cutoff is on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the VGM cutoff will be calculated as if the cargo cutoff were at 1600 on the prior business day.
For manual VGM submission:
- OOCL encourage electronic submission to avoid potential delays in loading cargo on vessels.
- VGM cutoff will be 1600 business day prior to the VGM electronic submission date.
- OOCL will accept manual submissions of VGM to OOCL, however, the only acceptable method for VGM submission will be via the excel spreadsheet below submitted via email.
- Below is guidance for manual submissions via this Excel Form:
- Email the completed form to mailin@oocl.com
- This VGM email account is an automated account to upload data from the excel spreadsheet and is not manually monitored.
- The “Authorized Person” must be entered in ALL CAPS.
- You will receive an email confirmation that your manual submission was received.
- Required Fields:
- Carrier (OOCL)
- Booking #
- Container #
- Verified Gross Mass
- VGM Unit (Kilograms or Pounds)
- Authorized Person
OCEAN Alliance
CMA CGM, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen Line and Orient Overseas Container Line have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new alliance, the OCEAN Alliance. Subject to regulatory approvals of the competent authorities, the new alliance plans to begin operations in April 2017. Additional information can be found here.
Mexico City Truck Restrictions
Due to high levels of pollution in Mexico City, trucks cannot enter the city from 6:00am to 10:00 am. This new initiative currently remains in effect until June 30, 2016. However, it is likely that the restriction will become permanent. Affected shipments are those destined for Mexico City, Morelos, Queretaro, Hidalgo and Toluca. Trucks that are in Mexico City during these restricted hours have to do a complete stop and wait until 10:00 am. We are working with our vendors to pass through the restricted area outside of the restricted hours. For the full details of this announcement please visit this website (text is in Spanish).
Service Updates
Trans-Atlantic Trade – Gateway Express (GEX) 1 & 2 Service Update on Montreal Schedule
GEX1: Now arrives at Montreal on Friday and departs on Monday.
GEX2: Now arrives on Tuesday and departs on Friday.
Further information can be found here.
Trans-Pacific Trade: Asia-North America East Coast Services Update
NYE/SCE Combination and NCE Suspensions
NYE/SCE Combo. The last sailing will be the Hyundai Dynasty 046E/W with an ETA to Xiamen on 02 June 2016, ETA Savannah 04 July 2016.
NCE Service. The last sailing will be the Hyundai Integral 051E/W with an ETA to Busan on 29 May 2016, ETA New York 02 July 2016.
The full details and port rotations can be found here.
Trans-Atlantic Trade – Services Update
To enhance our service coverage in the Trans-Atlantic trade, we are pleased to inform you of the following rotation changes on our Atlantic Express 2 (AX2) and Pacific Atlantic 1 (PA1) services.
Atlantic Express 2 (AX2) – Savannah westbound will be added.
Pacific Atlantic 1 (PA1) – Eastbound Savannah and Norfolk calls to be removed, and calling Vancouver before Tacoma.
The full details and port rotations can be found here.
Other Vessel and Terminal Information
Information for export cargo container receiving windows as reported by North America terminals continues to be updated daily on OOCL.com.
Vessel Schedule
For the most up to date scheduling information please do refer to our interactive point to point or vessel schedule on www.oocl.com.
Truck Power
Truck Power across the USA to perform import store door deliveries and export door pickups is adequate except for certain ports where terminal congestion is causing delays, especially in Oakland.
- There is a shortage of trucking companies willing to dray hazardous containers.
- There are no truck power issues in Canada or Mexico.
- Please see our Truck Power Map on OOCL.com for more information regarding advance timing required for door movements.
Pacific Southwest
- Trapac still saw congestion at Trapac last week. Otherwise, terminal operations were normal across the harbor last week.
- Chassis supply was adequate last week.
- Truck power is adequate in Southern California.
Oakland
- Effective June 27th, Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) implemented a 90-day trial period to collect a $30 gate fee on import and export loaded container shipments. It will be paid by import and export parties directly to SSA/OICT, and not billed through carriers nor billed to truckers.
- Saturday gates at OICT are suspended indefinitely.
- OICT was congested last week with long lines of trucks outside the terminal gates. Gate turn times averaged 55 minutes. Chronic yard congestion is compounded by chassis shortages. Dual transactions were shut off early at 2:30pm daily. OICT was low on pool chassis all week. Several import delivery lanes were closed every day last week. The terminal is holding a 3-day vessel receiving window for exports.
- OICT has been working on implementing an appointment system for all import delivery lanes 2, 6, B and K. This became effective on June 6th. Appointments must be made via emodal.com.
- Also, in an ongoing effort to relieve severe terminal congestion, OICT terminal in Oakland has expanded their night gate operations. The following additional transactions are allowed Tuesday-Thursday from 6pm to 3am:
- Dry export receiving (this was previously limited to Reefer)
- Empty dry container release and receiving
- The nighttime transactions already in place are:
- Refrigerated container handling;
- One Stop Free Flow pick up
- Wheeled Imports
- Trapac operations were congested last week. Gate turn times averaged 46 minutes. The terminal is holding a 3-day vessel receiving window for exports.
- Oakland is short of chassis and truck power; new dispatches are not being accepted for 7 days out. Truck power situation is primarily caused by slow import deliveries, early afternoon restrictions on dual transactions at OICT, and driver waiting time for a bare chassis to become available.
Tacoma & Seattle
- Tacoma WUT was operating normally. Gate turn times averaged 21 minutes. The terminal posts an announcement on their web site regarding for which vessel(s) they will receive export cargo the following day.
- Seattle T-18 was congested due to system issues. Gate turn times averaged 44 minutes.
- Seattle-Tacoma is adequate on truck power.
- Seattle-Tacoma equipment supply is adequate.
Vancouver
- This week the CN evacuated an average of 2 eastbound import intermodal trains each day from Deltaport Terminal and has experienced some ITM dwelling over the past week.
- Vanterm Terminal has no OOCL containers at this time.
- Centerm Terminal is experiencing some very minor dwell times.
CN Montreal
- CAST and Termont Terminals experienced some minor dwell times last week.
CN Halifax
- The terminals remain very fluid with very minor container dwelling issues reported at Ceres Terminal. There are no ITM containers dwelling at Halterm Terminal.
New York Terminals
- Gate turn times:
- GCT Bayonne – 75 minutes
- GCT New York – 22 minutes
- Maher – 50 minutes
- Truck power lead time is 0-2 days in NYC.
- All facilities in the NYC area will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Norfolk International Terminal
- Gate turn time at NIT was 45 minutes.
- Truck power lead time is 0-2 days in Norfolk.
- The Columbia Coastal barge, which runs between Norfolk and Baltimore, will omit the Baltimore call on Monday July 4th and will return on July 7th.
USA Midwest & South Central
- Truck power remains adequate throughout the Midwest and Gulf with new dispatches being accepted for 3-4 days out.
- Equipment supply is adequate throughout both regions with the exception of 40’ in Chicago 40’ and 20’ GP in Houston.
- Chassis are adequate throughout the region.
- Houston ’s Barbour’s Cut Terminal
- Normal operations. Average gate turn times: 48 minutes.
- New Orleans Napoleon Terminal is operating normally.
South Atlantic
- South Carolina State Ports new gate system last week started experiencing delays at North Charleston Terminal. Labor has been working through lunch and extended hours to assist in clearing the back log. The system was also implemented at Wando Welch Terminal on June 19th.
- Truck power for this region remains adequate, standard 1-2 day notice.
- Rail ramps reporting congestion last week due to port delays mentioned above..
Mexico
- Maine Terminal operations in both Veracruz and Altamira were normal last week.
- Equipment in Veracruz and Altamira: 40’ and 20’ GP surplus, 40’ HQ adequate and 40’ RQ limited.
- Depot, trucking, and rail services were all normal.
Yours Sincerely,
OOCL North America
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