Increase to Import Gov’t Inspection Fees 01.10.21
Dear Valued King Ocean Customer: King Ocean wishes to advise the trade that effective January 10, 2021 the following increased charges will apply when Government Inspection is carried out at our South Florida terminal facility on import containers. On containerloads where the USDA performs Inspection on import containers at Carrier’s terminal facility, the following fees […]
Demurrage and Detention Rules
Dear Valued Customer: King Ocean updates their Demurrage and Detention Rules Effective January 3, 2021: FREE TIME IMPORT SHIPMENTS (USE OF EQUIPMENT INTO THE U.S.): 1. Demurrage – Equipment held within Carriers Terminal Facility: Free Time: Dry Equipment, Refrigerated Equipment, Specialized Equipment: 3 Working Days Applicable on Running Refrigerated Equipment also see Energy Charge applicable […]
Energy Maintenance Fee
Dear Valued Customer: Please be advised of an increase to the Energy Maintenance Fee applicable on Shipments of Refrigerated Containers kept beyond the Free Time at our Terminals This increase will be effective January 3, 2021 ENERGY MAINTENANCE FEE Applies to Refrigerated Units/Containers received by the Carrier at Port of Loading or Unloading. After the […]
Venezuela Equipment Imbalance Surcharge
Please be advised of the following new Surcharge that will apply on all shipments from US Ports and Points to Venezuela Ports: Effective January 3, 2021 Equipment Imbalance Surcharge $550 per container any size $25 per CBM – LCL and BBK Cargo $25 per Linear Foot – Rolling Stock Thank you for your understanding and […]
Cancelled St Maarten General Rate
General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020 ***CANCELLED*** TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that the previously announced GRI effective November 22, 2020 to St Maarten is cancelled. King Ocean thanks you for your continued support. For more information please contact your Sales Representative and/or Customer Service Dept.www.kingocean.com or call Customer Service at: Miami: 305.591.7595 Download PDF
Exception to Hazmat Surcharge effective
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an exception to the Hazmat Surcharge will be effective on November 29, 2020 as follows: Effective November 29, 2020 Applicable on Haz Mat Classes: Class 1 (all) Class 2.1 / UN 1057 Lighters. Class 4.2 / UN 1361, 1362 Carbon (animal or […]
Operation Service Viability Charge
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an Operational Service Viability Charge shall be applicable on all Southbound & Northbound Cargo Open Tariff and Service Contract rates between US Ports and St Maarten, Anguilla, Antigua, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Saba, St Eustatius, St Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, […]
General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020
General Rate Increase – St Maarten Effective November 22, 2020 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective November 22, 2020 the following General Rate Increase will apply from United Stated Ports and Points to Philipsburg, St Maarten: Rate Basis Amount of Increase LCL-M (per Cubic Foot) $0.13 per Cubic Foot LCL-W (per 100#) […]
Guatemala Terminal Charge Increase Postponed to September 27, 2020
King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade: The following Guatemala Terminal Charge assessed on all northbound and southbound cargo originating or transiting through Santo Tomas, Guatemala will be adjusted effective September 27, 2020. This charge also applies on cargo in transit to/from El Salvador via Guatemala Ports: Equipment Size Current Level New Level 20’ […]
Labor Day King Ocean USA
In Observance of Labor Day All King Ocean offices in the United States will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 7 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Your team at King Ocean wishes you a safe and fun Labor Day holiday weekend! For more information please check our website: www.kingocean.com or call Customer Service at 305.591.7595 Download PDF
