Impact of Proposed USTR Tariff on Chinese-built Vessels and Shipments to and from South Florida
Dear Valued Customer: We would like to bring your attention to a proposed trade action from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301, which is expected to be adopted by the U.S. Government through an executive order next month. If enacted, this action would impose a substantial port fee of USD $1 […]
Panama Security Surcharge now Panama Terminal Handling Charge Effective April 6, 2025
March 6, 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Please be advised that effective April 6, 2025 the Panama Security Charge will be converted to the Panama Terminal Handling Charge, and will be increased by $15 per container. This charge will be applicable on all Shipments to and from Manzanillo, Panama. Current Effective April 6, 2025 Southbound […]
COSTA RICA TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE INCREASE
March 6, 2025 Dear Valued Customer, King Ocean will be increasing the Costa Rica Terminal Handling Charge as follows, applicable on southbound and northbound movements. This increase will be effective April 6, 2025 and will apply on all open tariff and service contract items. Current Effective April 6, 2025 Per Container Inbound (SB) $620 $630 […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective April 13, 2025 Haiti Service
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Haiti as follows: Current March 16, 2025 April 13, 2025 LCL M-per […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective April 13, 2025 Central America, Colombia, Venezuela and Dominican Republic
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Central America, Colombia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic as follows: Current March […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective April 13, 2025 Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout the Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname as follows: Current March 16, […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective April 13, 2025 Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao as follows: Current March 16, 2025 April 13, […]
Operational Service Viability Charge Haiti 03.30.25
February 26, 2025 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS King Ocean Services wishes to advise the trade that an increase to the Operational Service Viability Charge (OSVC) shall apply on all Open Tariff and Service Contract rate levels to Haiti in the following amounts: Container Size/Type Current Level Effective March 30, 2025 Per 20’ Dry or Reefer […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective March 16, 2025 Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout the Eastern Caribbean including Guyana and Suriname as follows: Current Effective March […]
Bunker Adjustments – to and from US Ports and Points Effective March 16, 2025 Haiti Service
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Further to our previously announced Bunker charges, be advised that King Ocean will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge on all cargo moving between U.S. Ports and Points and all Ports and Points included within our scope of service throughout Haiti as follows: Current Effective March 16, 2025 LCL M-per CFT $0.27 […]
